Trilogy International Partners Inc. (“TIP Inc.”) (TSX: TRL), an international wireless and fixed broadband
telecommunications operator announced today that it has entered into exclusive discussions with Macquarie Asset
Management and Aware Super to assess whether a merger of Two Degrees Group Limited (“2degrees”) and Orcon Group Limited
(“Orcon Group”), can be agreed on satisfactory terms. Trilogy is the majority owner of 2degrees. Orcon Group is owned by
Vocus Group Limited (“Vocus Group”), which was previously listed on the ASX and acquired by Macquarie Asset Management
and Aware Super in July 2021.
The potential merger would bring together 2degrees’ and Orcon Group’s complementary assets across mobile, broadband and
fixed line services. With a shared challenger mindset, 2degrees and Orcon Group would create an integrated fixed-mobile
business of scale, providing better service to customers in New Zealand’s mobile and fixed telecommunication markets.
Any combination of 2degrees and Orcon Group would be subject to required regulatory approvals, the satisfactory
completion of due diligence, and the negotiation of final terms and definitive documentation. There can be no assurance
that any transaction will be completed as described above or at all.
TIP Inc., Macquarie Asset Management and Aware Super have agreed to pause the public listing preparations of their
respective subsidiaries while they discuss the potential merger.
Trilogy and 2degrees are being advised by Montarne, and Macquarie Asset Management, Aware Super and Vocus Group are
being advised by UBS.