Speculation is rampant over the future of Dish Network, and CEO Joseph Clayton is saying that the company is “open to all possible options” — whether that be acquiring a company, or being acquired. Clayton had previously expressed interest in linking up with T-Mobile, needing a carrier to make use of the LTE spectrum Dish has been buying up.
Dish Network open to mergers and acquisitions in either direction
Dish Network CEO Joseph Clayton has expressed interest in the company being acquired or being an acquirer. There is speculation that AT&T may attempt a takeover, or that Dish could link up with T-Mobile.
Dish Network CEO Joseph Clayton has expressed interest in the company being acquired or being an acquirer. There is speculation that AT&T may attempt a takeover, or that Dish could link up with T-Mobile.
Another possibility is an acquisition by AT&T, which is likely to be interested following its failed T-Mobile takeover bid. Dish could be a convenient solution to AT&T’s spectrum shortage, however analysts say the carrier would likely be forced to pay well over the odds for a takeover, and would probably have to buy out the entire business — a business that otherwise doesn’t seem like a natural fit. Clayton previously stated that Dish has no interest in “making money from selling spectrum,” but he may be more receptive to a high-premium takeover offer from AT&T.
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