Will this September bring another big deal for Vodafone (VOD), this time with Liberty Global (LBTYA)? Nearly two years ago, Vodafone sold its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless to Verizon Communications (VZ) for $130 billion. While AT&T (T) explored a purchase of Vodafone soon afterward, John Malone-controlled Liberty Global has emerged as Vodafone’s likeliest suitor. AT&T continues to be ensnared in media reports over cooperation with the National
U.K. wireless king Vodafone faces an uncertain future where Liberty Global might play a lead role, though it’s possible AT&T will yet reappear. Vodafone (VOD), the world’s No. 1 wireless firm by revenue, on Friday confirmed it’s in talks with Liberty Global (LBTYA), a European cable TV controlled by billionaire investor John Malone, over exchanging assets. Vodafone has expanded into fixed-line broadband services, while Liberty has started pushing
Vodafone’s apparent interest in acquiring Liberty Global, Europe’s No. 1 cable TV firm, raises questions over Vodafone’s ability to deliver on wireless growth, says RBC Capital Markets. Shares of John Malone-controlled Liberty Global (LBTYA) edged down on Friday, a day after its stock rose 4% on merger speculation involving U.K.-based Vodafone (VOD). Vodafone’s CEO told Bloomberg that the company is open to a Liberty Global deal at the right