Latest Vodafone Deals – Page 2
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Financial & Performance
Vodafone Q3 in-depth: ‘underlying’ growth supports organic revenue boost
M&A impacts reported figures but organic growth is maintained, prompting optimism among management; questions remain at OpCo level in several markets; Business is good and set to benefit from partnerships…
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Financial & Performance
Vodafone Q3 overview: CEO attempts to re-assure following M&A setbacks
Progress is painful but Margherita Della Valle remains upbeat on prospects. M&A stumbles aside, Germany headed for houses of horror, UK provides uplift, and Africa remains bright spot.
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Suppliers & SCM
Vodafone to add e& to mega RAN tender
Procurement collaboration would be another dimension in strategic alliance between Vodafone and United Arab Emirates-based e&.
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Weekly Briefings
Vodafonewatch Weekly: antitrust and security scrutiny, home and away
Huge week for Vodafone as M&A activity ramps up: Italy leaves Iliad reeling; Spain progresses; UK gets underway; and Emirati investors dodge security scrutiny. Plus, much more around the Group in Europe, Africa, elsewhere…
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M&A
Iliad accepts defeat as Vodafone shuns final Italy offer
After Vodafone rejects latest revised merger terms, Iliad calls time on negotiations over proposed OpCo merger. Opportunistic interloper looks intent on continuing to disrupt Italian market, keeping incumbents under pressure. Vodafone remains TBC…
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Strategy & Change
Ghana rebrand hits Vodafone’s African presence (and Partner Markets stipend)
As Partner Markets parent sees branding revenue drop, Vodafone Ghana reveals impending rebrand one year after acquisition by Telecel. Read on to find out more…
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M&A
Emirati position in Vodafone found to present ‘material’ national security risk
Government investigation into e&’s 14.6% stake and strategic relationship agreement with UK operator group raises prospect of deal rethink, boardroom reshuffle, but Vodafone bullish in response…
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M&A
No go for Vodafone Portugal’s Nowo acquisition for now
A setback in the Group’s M&A plans, as local media reports say Portugal’s competition authority has rejected Vodafone’s proposed remedies for its acquisition of rival Nowo Communications.
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People
Adey to lead Vodafone, Accenture shared services venture
_VOIS Group Director Gary Adey set to take the reins at new Commercial Shared Operations unit scheduled to launch in April 2024.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone changes up Partner Market alliances in Asia-Pacific
Group’s contract with Hutchison Telecom in Hong Kong ended in December; South Korean entrant replaces LGU+.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone signs ‘bold’ Microsoft deal to further AI, cloud, CX, IoT priorities
Wide-ranging collaboration includes $1.5bn Vodafone investment in co-developed solutions; AI adoption at scale; and embrace of Azure ecosystem. Get the full insight…
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M&A
BlackRock stomps into the digital infra scene with GIP buy
Mega-deal, if completed, will see world’s largest asset manager take a seat alongside Vodafone in management of wireless infra spinout Vantage Towers.
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Venturing & Investments
Spark: Safaricom freshens venturing model with ecosystem approach
Having achieved mixed results from previous venturing endeavours, Safaricom’s latest startup call aims to provide greater support beyond capital injection.
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Premium
Elsewhere in Africa: Orange pulls away from Ethio Telecom transaction
Orange pulls away from Ethio Telecom transaction.
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Premium
Elsewhere in Associates & JVs: Rumours resurface over Ardian takeover of INWIT
Rumours resurface over Ardian takeover of INWIT.
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M&A
Vodafone CZ wishing for winning ticket with SAZKAmobil acquisition
Outgoing CEO Petr Dvořák delivers parting gift by agreeing to acquire MVNO from billionaire Karel Komarek’s lottery giant Allwyn/SAZKA. In-tray will also includes pending T-Mobile CZ fibre tie-up…
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M&A
Iliad takes another run at Vodafone Italy with €10.5bn merger proposal
Persistent suitor is back in the frame, this time seeking to merge with the OpCo after takeover bid was rejected last year. Terms allow for a growing stake should Vodafone give the nod…
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone’s Pairpoint JV bulks up for logistics drive
Strategic partnership with Deloitte and Nexxiot bolsters joint venture’s offering for automating container shipping logistics.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vi taps Anritsu to power VoLTE service assurance gains
Longstanding tie-up between Indian operator and Japanese platform provider said to produce service quality results.