VodafoneZiggo Receives EU Commission Clearance For Tower Sale
Key Highlights
- ➤Tower sale receives EU Commission clearance; EUR669m consideration expected by year-end
- ➤Liberty Global targets €1.2-1.4bn non-core disposals ahead of Ziggo Group listing
- ➤Tower-sale proceeds will support VodafoneZiggo de-leveraging
- ➤VodafoneZiggo reports best broadband net adds since 2019 in Q3 2026
- ➤VodafoneZiggo launches internet speeds up to 8Gbps after DOCSIS 4 upgrade
Expert Statements
Mike Fries, Chairman and CEO of Liberty Global
“We welcome the swift EU Commission clearance regarding the sale of our Dutch towers which represents another important step towards the compelling listing of Ziggo Group next year. We can confirm that proceeds will be used for de-leveraging at VodafoneZiggo alongside free cash flow generation ahead of the spin-off.”
Mike Fries, Chairman and CEO of Liberty Global
“VodafoneZiggo’s ‘How we win plan’ has driven record commercial momentum during the third quarter of 2026, with the best broadband net adds performance since 2019. Furthermore, VodafoneZiggo had overall revenue growth during the third quarter of 2026, supported by strong value proposition for broadband customers.”
Mike Fries, Chairman and CEO of Liberty Global
“This is alongside the exciting launch this week of internet speeds of up to 8Gbps in The Netherlands following the network’s upgrade to DOCSIS 4 technology which was completed in a record 18 months. This innovative use of new technology has future proofed the local network without the need for expensive digging.”
DENVER and AMSTERDAM, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Global (Nasdaq: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK) welcomes EU commission clearance of its sale of VodafoneZiggo’s passive tower assets to DigitalBridge, TD Greystone Infrastructure and L&G.
Liberty Global continues to anticipate the deal closing [by year-end], with total consideration of EUR669m as part of the targeted €1.2-1.4bn of non-core asset disposals to support the intended listing of Ziggo Group in Amsterdam in the middle of 2027 pursuant to a spin-off transaction, as previously announced. Proceeds from the tower sale are to be used to support de-leveraging at VodafoneZiggo.
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