Vodafone finishes German cable operator buy-out
16 Oct 2013 4:29 AM IST
British telecom firm Vodafone says it has completed its 7.7 billion-euro ($10 billion) takeover of Germany's biggest cable operator, Kabel Deutschland.
Vodafone said in a statement on Monday that it now holds just over 76 per cent of Kabel Deutschland Holding AG. The acquisition marks a major step for Vodafone in its goal of dominating media services in Europe, its biggest market. The British company is awash in cash after US mobile operator Verizon Communications Inc. bought back its 45 per cent stake held by Vodafone.
The $130 billion buyout deal is one of the largest corporate acquisitions ever.
Vodafone was attracted by Kabel Deutschland's extensive cable network , which the British firm can use to expand its fixed-line, broadband and television business.
Vodafone said in a statement on Monday that it now holds just over 76 per cent of Kabel Deutschland Holding AG. The acquisition marks a major step for Vodafone in its goal of dominating media services in Europe, its biggest market. The British company is awash in cash after US mobile operator Verizon Communications Inc. bought back its 45 per cent stake held by Vodafone.
The $130 billion buyout deal is one of the largest corporate acquisitions ever.
Vodafone was attracted by Kabel Deutschland's extensive cable network , which the British firm can use to expand its fixed-line, broadband and television business.
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