UAE's E& to sell Vodafone stake to French telecoms tycoon for nearly $6 billion

E& Group agreed to sell its entire stake in Vodafone to a Xavier Niel family-owned company for $5.95B, marking a major portfolio reshuffle. The transaction size suggests meaningful deal-making impact for the companies involved and likely drives near-term re-rating interest around Vodafone’s ownership and strategic direction.

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E& Group agreed to sell its entire stake in Vodafone to a Xavier Niel family-owned company for $5.95B, marking a major portfolio reshuffle. The transaction size suggests meaningful deal-making impact for the companies involved and likely drives near-term re-rating interest around Vodafone’s ownership and strategic direction.