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    Vodafone sells $1.4 billion Vantage Towers stake to pay off debt

    By Heidi LuoJuly 22, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • Vodafone has sold a further 10% stake in Vantage Towers for $1.4 billion as the UK-based telecoms company looks to reduce its debt.
    • Under the leadership of CEO Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone had undergone significant restructuring, including exiting underperforming markets in Spain and Italy.

    OUR TAKE 
    Vodafone’s recent sale of a 10% stake in Vantage Towers for $1.4 billion is an example of the company’s strategy to streamline operations and reduce debt. The move is part of a calculated plan led by CEO Margherita Della Valle to exit non-core assets and focus on more lucrative markets. Vodafone’s approach reflects a sound business sense that prioritises long-term sustainability over short-term gains. These strategic moves not only increase financial flexibility, but also position Vodafone favourably in the competitive telecommunications landscape. By selling its stakes in Vantage and Indus Towers, Vodafone is not only reducing its debt burden but also capitalising on the high demand for telecommunications infrastructure.
    —Heidi Luo, BTW reporter

    What happened

    Vodafone Group has sold a 10% stake in Vantage Towers for $1.4 billion, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce debt. The transaction stems from a November 2022 agreement in which Vodafone agreed to sell the stake to partners KKR & Co and Global Infrastructure Partners for $34.4 per share.

    Vodafone, which initially held an 81.7% stake in Vantage Towers, transferred its shares to Oak Holdings, a joint venture with KKR and GIP, and gradually reduced its ownership to 50%. To date, Vodafone has raised $7.1 billion from the phased sale of Vantage Towers, in line with CEO Margherita Della Valle’s strategy to streamline operations and prioritise profitable businesses.

    At the same time, Vodafone subsidiaries raised approximately $1.8 billion by selling shares in India’s Indus Towers Limited. In a related transaction, the company sold 484.7 million shares at approximately $4.02 each, which represents an 18% stake in Indus Towers, according to Bloomberg News.

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    Why it’s important

    Vodafone Group, headquartered in London, is a global telecommunications giant. With operations in over 25 countries and partnerships in over 40 more, Vodafone serves approximately 300 million customers worldwide. The company is known for its strategic acquisitions and for playing a key role in the development of telecommunications technologies.

    Faced with the challenge of generating returns on capital investment, European telecoms companies such as Vodafone are exploring ways to increase revenues. This includes selling stakes or entire infrastructure operations.

    Under the leadership of CEO Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone has sharpened its focus, exiting underperforming markets in Spain and Italy and pursuing a significant merger with CK Hutchison’s Three. This merger is currently under review by the UK competition authority and reflects Vodafone’s ongoing efforts to optimise its operating strategy and improve profitability in a competitive environment.

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    Heidi Luo

    Heidi Luo is an intern reporter at Blue Tech Wave specialising in IT and tech trends. She graduated from Cardiff University. Send tips to h.luo@btw.media

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