• Vodafone Group is trading 5% up at £117.80 today following the successful completion of e&'s sale of its 16.2% stake to the Niel family's investment vehicle, Vega.
  • The $5.95 billion deal, initially agreed upon on July 10, 2026, makes French billionaire Xavier Niel Vodafone's largest shareholder.
  • The market anticipates that Niel's reputation as an "active investor" could lead to deeper strategic engagement and unlock significant value in Vodafone's key markets.