Vodafone to Sell Stake in Egypt Unit to Saudi Telecom for $2.39 Billion
January 29 2020 - 2:29AM
Dow Jones News
By Adria Calatayud
Vodafone Group PLC (VOD.LN) said Wednesday that it has agreed to
sell its 55% stake in its Egypt unit to Saudi Telecom Co. (7010.SA)
for $2.39 billion.
Both parties have signed a memorandum of understanding for the
sale of Vodafone's shareholding, the U.K. telecommunications group
said.
The parties have also reached an agreement on the basis for a
long-term partnership which will include use of the Vodafone brand,
preferential roaming arrangements, access to Vodafone's central
procurement function, and a range of other services, the U.K.
company said.
Vodafone said it will continue to have a significant presence in
Egypt through its shared-services centers.
Bloomberg first reported that Vodafone and Saudi Telecom were in
talks over the deal.
Write to Adria Calatayud at adria.calatayud@dowjones.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
January 29, 2020 02:14 ET (07:14 GMT)
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