Cable / Telecom News

Audet loving it in Portugal

TORONTO – Never one for lengthy media sessions, Cogeco CEO Louis Audet practically demanded that reporters ask him about its newest purchase, Portuguese cable and telecom outfit Cabovisao, prior to the cable company's annual general meeting in Toronto on Tuesday. So, how is it going there? Audet was typically reserved in his remarks, saying "integration is going well," but his body language conveyed some excitement towards what he sees as a key strategic growth opportunity. Admitting "not all of our shareholders were enthusiastic about the acquisition," Audet sings the praises of Cabovisao, it's growth opportunities and employees, noting he was...