(Telecompaper) Telefonica has confirmed that a stock market listing is among the options under consideration for its unit O2 UK. Following a number of media reports suggesting an IPO was in the works, Telefonica issued a statement saying it's considering various strategic options, all of which would involve the Spanish operator maintaining a majority stake in the UK company. These options include, among others, a potential initial public offering, and preparatory work in
connection with the options has started. Further details were not provided.