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Liberty Global completes VodafoneZiggo buyout; plans 2027 spin-off of Ziggo Group
Liberty Global Ltd.
- Acquired Vodafone's 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for €1.0B cash and 10% equity in Ziggo Group; Liberty Global holds 90%.
- Ziggo Group will combine VodafoneZiggo and Telenet, serving 13M customers with €6.6B revenue (FY2025).
- Plans to spin-off 90% Ziggo stake to Liberty Global shareholders and list on Euronext Amsterdam in 2027.
- Wyre drew €2.71B from its €4.35B facility; Telenet repaid €2.12B debt; €1.2-1.4B asset disposals underway.
- Stephen van Rooyen appointed CEO of Ziggo Group; Jany Fruytier to become CFO when operations begin in September.