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Liberty Global completes VodafoneZiggo acquisition

PUBLIC · LBTYAAug 12, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Acquiring Company

Liberty Global

Acquired Company

VodafoneZiggo

London

Utrecht HardwareMobileInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications

Description

Liberty Global has successfully acquired Vodafone’s 50 percent stake in VodafoneZiggo, establishing Ziggo Group as a new telecom entity. This new group will serve approximately 13 million customers and generate around €6.6 billion in annual revenue. Vodafone will retain a 10 percent shareholding in the new company, which aims to list on the Amsterdam stock exchange in 2027.

Company Information

Company

Liberty Global

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications services. We deliver next-generation products through advanced fiber and 5G networks, and currently provide over 86 million* connections across Europe and the United Kingdom. Our businesses operate under some of the best-known consumer brands, including Virgin Media-O2 in the United Kingdom, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia. Through our substantial scale and commitment to innovation, we are building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, investing in the infrastructure and platforms that empower our customers to make the most of the digital revolution, while deploying the advanced technologies that nations and economies need to thrive. Liberty Global’s consolidated businesses generate annual revenue of more than $7 billion, while the VodafoneZiggo JV and the VMO2 JV generate combined annual revenue of more than $17 billion.** Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in companies like Televisa Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series. * Represents aggregate consolidated and 50% owned non-consolidated fixed and mobile subscribers. Includes wholesale mobile connections of the VMO2 JV and B2B fixed subscribers of the VodafoneZiggo JV. ** Revenue figures above are provided based on full year 2022 Liberty Global’s consolidated results (excluding revenue from Poland) and the combined as reported full year 2022 results for the VodafoneZiggo JV and full year 2022 U.S. GAAP results for the VMO2 JV. Telenet, the VMO2 JV, the VodafoneZiggo JV and Sunrise UPC deliver mobile services as mobile network operators. Virgin Media Ireland delivers mobile services as a mobile virtual network operator through third-party networks. Liberty Global plc is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbols “LBTYA”, “LBTYB” and “LBTYK”. Liberty Global Belgium Holding is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Global plc, and is a private limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands. For more information, please visit www.libertyglobal.com or contact:

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Frequently asked

Who acquired VodafoneZiggo?

VodafoneZiggo was acquired by Liberty Global, based in London. The deal was reported on August 12, 2026. Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications services. Liberty Global is publicly traded (LBTYA) and operates in Hardware.

When did Liberty Global acquire VodafoneZiggo?

Liberty Global's acquisition of VodafoneZiggo was reported on August 12, 2026. Liberty Global has successfully acquired Vodafone’s 50 percent stake in VodafoneZiggo, establishing Ziggo Group as a new telecom entity. This new group will serve approximately 13 million customers and generate around €6.6 billion in annual revenue. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does VodafoneZiggo do?

VodafoneZiggo is a leading Dutch telecommunications company providing secure and seamless connections via network and IT platforms. The company focuses on delivering the best networks for its customers with a renewed strategy. It is privately held, operating in Telecommunications, and is based in Utrecht .