Mergers & Acquisitions ·
Liberty Global completes acquisition of Vodafone's remaining 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for approx. €1.6B
LBTYALiberty Global Ltd.
On July 31, 2026, Liberty Global completed the acquisition of Vodafone Group Plc's remaining 50% shareholding in VodafoneZiggo Group Holding B.V., gaining full ownership of the Dutch telecommunications operator. The total preliminary purchase consideration was approximately €1.6 billion ($1.86 billion), consisting of €977.5 million in cash, a 10% equity interest in Ziggo Group issued to Vodafone, and additional off-market arrangement considerations. Following the transaction, Liberty Global holds a 90% interest in Ziggo Group, while Vodafone retains a 10% non-controlling equity stake. This filing serves as an amendment to provide the audited historical financial statements of VodafoneZiggo for 2024 and 2025, interim results for H1 2026, and pro forma combined financial information for Liberty Global. Liberty Global Ltd. is a global broadband services provider operating in Europe.