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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001570585-26-000125"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LBTYA"
cik: "0001570585"
company_name: "Liberty Global Ltd."
filed_at: "2026-08-06T20:20:09+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-06T20:21:54.121081+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Liberty Global completes acquisition of Vodafone's 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for €1B cash + 10% equity

## Summary
- Acquired Vodafone's 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for €1.0B cash (subject to locked-box adjustments) and issuance of 10% Class B shares in Ziggo Group.
- Ziggo Group now owns 100% of VodafoneZiggo; Vodafone holds minority equity interest in Ziggo Group.
- Entered into shareholders' agreement with Vodafone, including governance provisions and minority protections; Vodafone can appoint a director if spin-off not completed within 18 months.
- Liberty Global plans to distribute its entire equity interest in Ziggo Group to shareholders and list on Euronext Amsterdam (Spin Transaction).
- Financial statements and pro forma information to be filed by amendment within 71 days.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001570585-26-000125
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LBTYA
- cik: 0001570585
- company_name: Liberty Global Ltd.
- filed_at: 2026-08-06T20:20:09+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1570585/000157058526000125/0001570585-26-000125-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1570585/000157058526000125/lbtya-20260731.htm

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