FRENCH CARRIERS TO ACQUIRE SFR FOR €20.35B
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Bouygues Telecom, Orange, and Free-iliad have signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire SFR from Altice France for €20.35 billion including debt. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2027.
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