Vodafone Stock Surges Over 13% After Xavier Niel Acquires Significant Stake

Vodafone's stock rose nearly 13% after French billionaire Xavier Niel acquired a 16% stake in the company through his family investment vehicle Vega for approximately $6 billion. The deal, which makes Niel Vodafone’s largest shareholder, is part of his broader strategy to invest in global telecom companies and requires regulatory approval.

By Eric Volkman, The Motley Fool Sat, July 11, 2026 at 2:54 AM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance · July 10, 2026, 23:54 UTC

Tickers: $VOD

Topics: Iliad telecom investment Vodafone Xavier Niel

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