UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR
15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of April 2010
Commission file number 001-14540
Deutsche Telekom AG
(Translation of Registrant’s Name into
English)
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 140,
53113 Bonn,
Germany
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will
file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or
Form 40-F.
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40-F o
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the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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This report is deemed submitted and not filed pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Deutsche
Telekom and France Telecom announce completion of UK merger
Apr 01, 2010
Further to announcements of 8th September 2009, and to the
obtaining of all necessary approvals, Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom today
announced the successful completion of the UK merger transaction and the
formation of the new Joint Venture.
Tom Alexander, former CEO of Orange UK is the Chief
Executive of the new Joint Venture, and Richard Moat, the former CEO of T-Mobile
UK is Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO. A Board of Directors has also been
formed, on which Tom Alexander and Richard Moat will serve as executive
directors. Tim Höttges, CFO of Deutsche Telekom, will lead the board as
non-executive chairman for two years. After this time, the leadership will
rotate to Gervais Pellissier, Deputy CEO and CFO of France Telecom, for two
years.
Also joining the six-person Board as non-executive
directors are Philipp Humm, Chief Regional Officer Europe for Deutsche Telekom
and Olaf Swantee, Executive Vice President Europe at France
Telecom.
About Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom is one of the leading integrated
telecommunications companies worldwide with more than 151 million mobile
customers, more than 38 million fixed-network lines and more than 15 million
broadband lines (as at: December 31, 2009). As an international group of
companies in around 50 countries throughout the world with almost 260,000
employees (as at: December 31, 2009), Deutsche Telekom generated more than half
of its revenues of EUR 64.6 billion outside Germany in 2009.
About France Telecom
France Telecom, one of the world’s leading
telecommunications operators, had in 2009 total sales of 50.9 billion euros,
including its activities in the United Kingdom, and, at 31 December 2009, a
customer base of almost 193 million customers in 32 countries. Orange, the
Group's single brand for internet, television and mobile services in the
majority of countries where the company operates, now covers 131.8 million
customers. At 31 December 2009, the Group had 132.6 million mobile customers and
13.5 million broadband internet (ADSL) customers worldwide. Orange is the number
three mobile operator and the number two provider of broadband internet services
in Europe and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the world
leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational
companies.
The Group's strategy, which is characterized by a strong
focus on innovation, convergence and effective cost management, aims to
establish Orange as an integrated operator and benchmark for new
telecommunications services in Europe. Today the Group remains focused on its
core activities as a network operator, while working to develop its position in
new growth activities. To meet customer expectations, the Group strives to
provide products and services that are simple and user-friendly, while
maintaining a sustainable and responsible business model that can be adapted to
the requirements of a fast-paced and changing eco-system.
France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris
(compartment A) and on the New York Stock Exchange.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
By: /s/ Dr. Guillaume
Maisondieu
Name: Dr. Guillaume Maisondieu
Title: Chief Accounting Officer
Date: April 12, 2010