Management Changes, Pending Offers, Significant Milestones, and Customer-Oriented Services - Research Report on Vodafone, America Movil, Telefonica Brasil, Mobile TeleSystems, and Rogers

NEW YORK, October 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Vodafone Group plc (NASDAQ: VOD), America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: AMX), Telefonica Brasil, S.A. (NYSE: VIV), Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (NYSE: MBT), and Rogers Communications Inc. (NYSE: RCI). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Vodafone Group plc Research Report

On October 3, 2013, Vodafone Group plc (Vodafone) announced that its Group CFO, Andy Halford has notified the Board that after almost nine years in role, he plans to retire from his position at the end of March 2014 (after the conclusion of Vodafone's transaction with Verizon Communications Inc.). The Board has decided to appoint Nick Read as Group CFO-designate, effective January 1, 2014, who will report to Vodafone Group Chief Executive Vittorio Colao. In addition, Read will be elected to the Vodafone Group Board on April 1, 2014. Vodafone Group Chairman Gerard Kleisterlee commented, "Andy has made an enormous contribution to Vodafone during his fifteen years with the Group and his tenure as Group Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board. Nick combines extensive operational leadership across some of Vodafone's most important and complex markets with a detailed understanding of the industry challenges and opportunities of greatest interest to investors." The Full Research Report on Vodafone Group plc - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/6e1f_VOD]

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America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. Research Report

On September 27, 2013, America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. (America Movil) announced that the previously declared launch of the voluntary public offer in cash for all issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of Koninklijke KPN N.V. (KPN) at an offer price of €2.40 per share (the Intended Offer) is no longer expected to happen in September 2013. The Company had formerly reported that it is engaged in dialogues with KPN and stakeholders of KPN in relation to the Offer, and intends to allow for sufficient time for such discussions to be pursued. América Móvil said that it is making good progress towards finalizing preparations for the Intended Offer and if it decides to go ahead with making the Intended Offer, the offer memorandum is expected to be released and the Intended Offer is anticipated to be made in the course of October 2013. The Full Research Report on America Movil S.A.B. de C.V. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/e4eb_AMX]

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Telefonica Brasil, S.A. Research Report

On October 4, 2013, Telefonica Brasil, S.A. (Telefonica Brasil) reported the completion of 25 years since Telefónica I+D, the innovation driver for the Telefónica Group, was founded. The Company commemorated the 25th anniversary of Telefónica I+D at an event held at its headquarters in Madrid, in the presence of His Royal Highness the Prince of Asturias, Crown Prince Felipe. Representatives of other authorities including the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade, José Manuel Soria, the Mayor of Madrid, Ana Botella, along with the President of Telefónica, César Alierta, the COO of Telefónica, José María Álvarez-Pallete, and CEO of Telefónica I+D, Carlos Domingo were also present. Alierta commented, "Over this time, Telefónica I+D has succeeded in adapting to the considerable changes in the industry and in society in general, something which has allowed it to consolidate its standing as one of the drivers of innovation." The Full Research Report on Telefonica Brasil, S.A. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/66f0_VIV]

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Mobile TeleSystems OJSC Research Report

On October 3, 2013, Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (MTS) announced the appointment of Andrei Smelkov as Vice President for Foreign Subsidiaries, Member of the Executive Board. In his new role, Smelkov will oversee MTS' presence in Armenia, Turkmenistan and Belarus. Prior to MTS, Smelkov worked at Tele2 AB, where he served as Senior Advisor to Executive Vice President, Central Europe and Eurasia. Between 2010 and 2013, Smelkov was the CEO, Chairman of the Management Board of Tele2 in Kazakhstan, and between 2008 and 2010, he served as the CEO of Skymobile in Kyrgyzstan. From 2006 to 2008, he acted as Regional Development Director and Deputy CEO in Vimpelcom, Uzbekistan, while from 2004 to 2007, he was the head of Vimpelcom operations in Novgorod. The Full Research Report on Mobile TeleSystems OJSC - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/7ff2_MBT]

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Rogers Communications Inc. Research Report

On October 2, 2013, Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) announced the launch of Rogers Alerts, a new location-based mobile application that gives Rogers wireless customers access to personalized, location-based offers from their favorite retailers via their smartphone. Commenting on the launch, Nyla Ahmad, Vice President of Local Digital, Rogers, said, "With Rogers Alerts, we are leveraging the latest technology to deliver a truly unique proximity-based shopping experience that's personal, and exclusive to Rogers' wireless customers." The Full Research Report on Rogers Communications Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/2f38_RCI]

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