Aug 22 (Reuters) - Tpg Telecom Ltd TPM.AX :
* CONFIRMS THAT IT HAS ENGAGED IN EXPLORATORY DISCUSSIONS WITH VODAFONE HUTCHISON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (VHA)
* NO CERTAINTY THAT ANY TRANSACTION WILL EVENTUATE OR WHAT TERMS OF A TRANSACTION WOULD BE
* TALKS REGARDING A POTENTIAL "MERGER OF EQUALS" OF TWO COMPANIES