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Clearnet Communications Inc.
 NEWS FROM THE STANDARD
International News Briefs
Aug 28 2000 12:00 AM PDT

Telus' High-Wireless Act
Aug 22 2000 12:21 PM PDT

 PROFILE
Clearnet Communications is clearing wires across Canada: The company offers wireless communications services to more than 700,000 customers nationwide. Clearnet PCS provides digital service in major cities, and its dual-mode phones also work on analog cellular systems in Canada. The company's Mike service, marketed to business customers, combines a digital PCS phone with two-way radio dispatch, paging, fax, and wireless data services. Roaming agreements provide coverage in the US for both services. Clearnet also provides two-way radio dispatch services for commercial and industrial workers. TELUS, which owns more than 95% of Clearnet and is buying the rest, is combining the company with its TELUS Mobility unit.

 DEALS
Deal: Telus Buys Clearnet
Date Announced: 08.21.00
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 4500
Description: Canadian telecommunications company acquires wireless voice and data company.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
1999 Sales (mil.): 244.30
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 65.7%
Employees: 2,327
Revenue per employee: $104,984.96

 KEY PEOPLE
• George A. Cope
    CEO
• Robert G. MacFarlane
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
200 Consilium Place, Ste. 1600
Scarborough Ontario M1H 3J3, Canada
Phone: 1-416-279-9000
Fax: 1-416-279-9001
Online: Web Site

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