Liberty Global to acquire Vodafone Group's 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for €1 billion

Type: Acquisition · Technology: Telecom · Country: Netherlands · Value: ZAR 1B · Announced: 2026-06-24

Liberty Global agreed to purchase Vodafone Group’s 50 % stake in the Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo for €1 billion. The transaction transfers half of the cable and mobile operator’s assets, covering broadband, TV and mobile services across the Netherlands. The acquisition gives Liberty Global full control of VodafoneZiggo, expanding its footprint in the Dutch telecom market. The European Commission cleared the deal on 24 June 2026 after a simplified review, finding no competition concerns.

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