Vodafone to take full control of UK mobile operator in £4.3bn deal

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison agrees to sell 49% stake as it attempts to reshape its portfolio

2026-05-05

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2026 • May 05

Vodafone to take full control of UK mobile operator in £4.3bn deal

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