AcquisitionsAug 3, 2026, 09:12 AM
Liberty Global Completes VodafoneZiggo Buyout; Plans 2027 Ziggo Group Listing
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Liberty Global Ltd. announced the completion of its acquisition of Vodafone Group Plc's 50% shareholding in VodafoneZiggo. As part of the transaction, Vodafone received €1.0 billion in cash and a 10% equity interest in the newly formed Ziggo Group, with Liberty Global holding the remaining 90%. The company also confirmed plans to spin-off and list Ziggo Group on Euronext Amsterdam in 2027, aiming to unlock shareholder value. Additionally, the financial separation of Telenet and Wyre's credit facilities was completed, involving significant debt movements and planned asset disposals to reduce overall debt.
Key Highlights
- Completed acquisition of Vodafone Group Plc's 50% shareholding in VodafoneZiggo.
- Vodafone received €1.0 billion in cash and a 10% equity interest in Ziggo Group.
- Liberty Global holds the remaining 90% of Ziggo Group, which includes VodafoneZiggo and Telenet.
- Plans to spin-off and list Ziggo Group on Euronext Amsterdam in 2027.
- Wyre drew €2.71 billion ($3.13 billion) of debt, including a €398 million ($460 million) dividend to Telenet.
- Telenet repaid €2.12 billion ($2.45 billion) of its debt maturing in 2028.
- €1.2-1.4 billion ($1.4-1.6 billion) of asset disposals are underway to retire debt.
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