CompUSA Sells Telemarketing Unit

CompUSA Inc., the computer retailing unit of Mexico’s Grupo Carso, said it sold a telemarketing unit for $105 million to focus more on selling computers.

The unit, Telvista Holdings Co., was bought by Technology & Internet Holding Co., which is jointly owned by Carso, Telefonos de Mexico and cellular telephone company America Movil, Carso said.

Telvista operates four call centers with close to 2,600 operators and is forecast to have sales of $90 million this year with operating cash flow of $15 million.

CompUSA accounts for only 15% of the unit’s sales. The computer retailer will use the money to improve its chain of stores and pay debt, Carso said.