Proactive Investors
10 Jul 2026, 06:36 UTC · 1h ago
Xavier Niel to become Vodafone's biggest shareholder with £4.4bn stake purchase
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Proactive Investors
10 Jul 2026, 06:36 UTC · 1h ago
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Xavier Niel's vehicle, Vega, has agreed to buy e&'s 16.2% stake in Vodafone for £4.4 billion at £1.104792 per share. — A multi-billion pound transaction at a specific price provides a clear valuation floor and signals strong institutional confidence in the asset.
+0.60Vega has stated it does not currently intend to make an offer for the whole of Vodafone, though it reserves the right to do so under specific circumstances. — Limits immediate speculative upside from a full takeover bid, though keeps the long-term possibility open.
+0.30Vodafone has terminated its relationship agreement with e& and the e& nominee director has resigned. — Marks a clean break from a previous major strategic partner, simplifying the corporate governance structure.
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Acquisition of a significant stake by a strategic investor who describes it as a compelling investment ready for growth.
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Mentioned in the context of a portfolio manager discussing general industry trends.
Mentioned only as an example of Xavier Niel's previous investment record.
Mentioned only as an example of Xavier Niel's previous investment record.
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