UPC POLAND acquired by ILIAD GROUP

Capza acquired a majority stake in Wifirst following a competitive process led by Hottinguer CF. The historical investors from the 2019 spin-off (Amundi PEF, Bpifrance, Socadif) sold part of their shares but reinvested to keep a minority stake alongside the CEO. The transaction is supported by a unitranche financing facility provided by Ares Management. The deal aims to fuel external growth in Europe.

A tier-one private equity consortium composed of Apax Partners LLP and Warburg Pincus LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of T-Mobile Netherlands Holding B.V. from Deutsche Telekom AG and Tele2 AB. The transaction perimeter encompasses T-Mobile's highly successful multi-brand portfolio, which includes the T-Mobile, Tele2, Ben, and Simpel commercial brands. Facilitated by elite financial advice from Credit Suisse and Liontree, alongside premium legal counsel from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals, and mandatory employee representative consultations

Siparex Entrepreneurs has acquired a minority stake in Alcatraz IT, marking the first time the company has opened its capital to a private equity firm. The founder, Xavier Lafaure, remains the majority shareholder and continues to lead the company. The partnership is designed to support the operator’s ambitious growth trajectory in the competitive B2B telecom market. By leveraging Siparex’s network and financial backing, Alcatraz IT aims to expand its nationwide backbone and enhance its service offering in cybersecurity and unified communications

MasMovil has launched a tender offer to acquire 100% of Euskaltel for €11.17 per share in cash. This acquisition is part of MasMovil's growth strategy, which aims to expand its telecommunications services offer in Spain. The acquisition of Euskaltel will allow MasMovil to strengthen its position in the Spanish market and benefit from significant synergies. Euskaltel's shareholders have welcomed the offer, which represents a 27% premium to the 30-day weighted average price. The transaction is expected to be completed in the coming months, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals

Cable One has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 85% equity interests in Hargray Communications, a leading facilities-based regional communications provider. Prior to this transaction, Cable One held a 15% minority stake in the company following a system contribution in late 2020. This transaction is structured on a debt-free and cash-free basis, financed through a combination of existing cash resources, revolving credit facility capacity, and definitive bridge loan commitments

A premier private equity consortium comprising Cinven, KKR, and Providence Equity Partners has successfully finalized the 99.3% public-to-private take-private acquisition of MASMOVIL. The investment thesis represents a classic large-scale infrastructure and telecom platform buyout, heavily focused on capturing localized market expansion and sector consolidation in Western Europe. By securing near-total equity control, the financial sponsors establish a powerful operational beachhead within the Iberian telecommunications landscape

Orange SA has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a 54% controlling equity stake in Telekom Romania Communications, executing a major cross-border corporate buyout within the Central and Eastern European digital infrastructure sector. The transaction was structured with the assistance of specialized financial, legal, and regulatory advisors, resulting in a net purchase price of €268 million paid by Orange, net of debt and cash components. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, with finalization scheduled for the second half of 2021

Iliad SA has launched a friendly public tender offer to acquire 100% of the capital of Play, executing a major cross-border corporate buyout within the European telecommunications sector. The transaction is structured as an all-cash offer, which received unanimous approval from Play's board of directors and is scheduled for finalization by the end of the year. To secure execution, Iliad has obtained firm undertakings from Play’s two main reference shareholders to tender their combined equity stake

Vodafone Group Plc has completed the sale of its entire 100% stake in Vodafone Malta to Monaco Telecom SAM. The strategic rationale for the divestment is part of Vodafone's broader group strategy to simplify its portfolio and optimize its asset base to focus on larger regional markets and reduce debt. For Monaco Telecom, the acquisition represents a significant expansion of its Mediterranean footprint, adding a market leader with a strong spectrum portfolio and a high-quality customer base. The deal allows Monaco Telecom to apply its operational model to a new jurisdiction while initially operating under the Vodafone brand during a transitional period

Groupe Bollore sold its 100% stake in Wifirst to a consortium of investors (Amundi, Bpifrance, Socadif) and the management team. The deal is heavily leveraged, financed by a EUR100 million unitranche debt facility provided by Pemberton.