Hutchison Whampoa appoints five banks for flotation

Hutchison Whampoa has appointed five banks to run the £1bn flotation of its mobile operation 3 in Italy.

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Hutchison Whampoa has appointed five banks to run the &£1bn flotation of its mobile operation 3 in Italy. The move is expected to pave the way for a flotation of the UK business next year.

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