E& lifts stake in Vodafone, discusses board changes

25th Apr 2023 12:59

(Sharecast News) - Vodafone's biggest shareholder, Emirates Telecommunications Group, has upped its stake in the London-listed firm and opened talks to push for changes on its board.

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Sunday newspaper round-up: Glencore, Tesco, Vodafone

9th Apr 2023 13:14

(Sharecast News) - Glencore is being prodded by an influential investor, Bluebell Capital Partners, not to delay letting go of its environmentally damaging coal mining business. The FTSE 100 listed outfit's plan had been to acquire Teck Resources, merge its coal unit with it and to then spinoff and list the combined company on the New York Stock Exchange. After Teck rebuffed its offer, those plans are at risk, but Bluebell is urging Glencore to let go of that business, saying that the remainder of the company would then fetch a higher valuation. - Financial Mail on Sunday

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Vodafone's Spanish unit attracting takeover interest - report

5th Apr 2023 13:29

(Sharecast News) - Vodafone's Spanish business is reportedly attracting takeover interest from potential buyers.

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Citi resumes coverage of Vodafone at 'neutral'

4th Apr 2023 14:46

(Sharecast News) - Citi resumed coverage of Vodafone on Tuesday after a period of restriction, with a 'neutral' rating.

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Three, Vodafone merger talks 'progressive and positive'

16th Mar 2023 13:31

(Sharecast News) - The chief financial officer of Hutchison's Three UK said on Thursday talks with Vodafone about combining their networks in Britain were "progressive and positive", although he declined to comment on the outcome.

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Vodafone putting final touches on deal with Three UK - report

10th Mar 2023 10:28

(Sharecast News) - Vodafone is reportedly putting final touches on a deal with Three UK to create Britain's largest mobile operator and may announce details of the tie-up as soon as this month.

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UAE's e& lifts stake in Vodafone to 14%

28th Feb 2023 12:48

(Sharecast News) - UAE telecommunications company e&, formerly Etisalat, has upped its stake in London-listed Vodafone Group again.

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Vodafone weighing options for Vodacom - report

16th Feb 2023 15:36

(Sharecast News) - Vodafone is reportedly exploring options for its African business as investors ramp up pressure on the UK telecom company to boost performance.

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Liberty Global takes 4.9% stake in Vodafone, rules out offer

13th Feb 2023 23:31

(Sharecast News) - Liberty Global purchased a stake in rival Vodafone in what market observers described as an opportunistic bid - but ruled out a possible offer .

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Weak Europe trade hits Vodafone Q3 revenue

1st Feb 2023 07:06

(Sharecast News) - Telecoms giant Vodafone said revenues fell in the third quarter as the economic slowdown hit trading in Continental Europe and offset a good performance in the UK.

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UAE's e& increases stake in Vodafone Group

18th Jan 2023 08:32

(Sharecast News) - UAE telecommunications company e&, formerly Etisalat, has upped its stake in London-listed Vodafone Group.

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Vodafone planning hundreds of job cuts, mainly in London - report

13th Jan 2023 07:21

(Sharecast News) - Vodafone is reportedly planning to make its biggest round of job cuts in five years as it looks to rein in costs and revive its stuttering performance.

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BofA upgrades Vodafone to 'buy', says dividend cut 'arguably' priced in

12th Jan 2023 14:48

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Bank of America upgraded their recommendation for shares of Vodafone from 'neutral' to 'buy'.

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Head of Vodafone Spain steps down

12th Jan 2023 08:47

(Sharecast News) - The chief executive of Vodafone Spain has stepped down in the latest shake-up of senior management at the telecoms giant.

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Hungary exempts Vodafone from competition probe

10th Jan 2023 07:40

(Sharecast News) - Hungary has exempted the purchase of a 51% stake in Vodafone's Hungarian unit by local firm 4iG from a competition probe, according to a government decree.

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