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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 19
Brookfield Nears Deal for Controlling Stake in XpFibre Within Weeks
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 19

Brookfield Nears Deal for Controlling Stake in XpFibre Within Weeks

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 19

Summary

  • Brookfield Asset Management has emerged as the leading bidder for a controlling stake in Patrick Drahi’s French fiber-optic company XpFibre, with talks now at an advanced stage.
  • People familiar with the matter said the New York-based investment firm has pulled ahead of rival bidders as negotiations shift to deal terms.
  • An agreement could be reached in the coming weeks if the private talks hold, marking a potential new investment in French telecom infrastructure.

Insights

With SFR and XpFibre sold to different owners, how will France’s core telecom infrastructure be managed?
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