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Liberty Global eyes Vodafone's Dutch joint venture stake, Bloomberg News reports

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Posted on March 14, 2025

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(Reuters) - Liberty Global has approached Britain's Vodafone for a possible acquisition of its stake in the companies' Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing

Liberty Global Pursues Vodafone's Stake in Dutch Joint Venture

(Reuters) - Liberty Global has approached Britain's Vodafone for a possible acquisition of its stake in the companies' Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Vodafone declined to comment, while Liberty Global did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment.

(Reporting by Pushkala Aripaka and Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)

Key Takeaways

  • Liberty Global is considering acquiring Vodafone's stake in VodafoneZiggo.
  • The joint venture operates in the Netherlands.
  • Vodafone has not commented on the potential acquisition.
  • Liberty Global has not responded to requests for comment.
  • The report was initially published by Bloomberg News.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Global interested in acquiring?
Liberty Global has approached Vodafone regarding a possible acquisition of its stake in the Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo.
How did Vodafone respond to Liberty Global's approach?
Vodafone declined to comment on the matter when approached by Reuters.
Who reported the acquisition interest of Liberty Global?
The news about Liberty Global's interest in Vodafone's stake was reported by Bloomberg News.
What is the nature of the joint venture between Liberty Global and Vodafone?
The joint venture in question is VodafoneZiggo, which operates in the Dutch telecom market.

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