SFR deal on track for end of 2027, regulator talks advancing, Orange CEO says
By Jean Comte ( October 27, 2026, 11:57 GMT | Insight) -- Orange's partial acquisition of telecom operator SFR from Altice France remains on track to be completed by end of 2027 and discussions with antitrust officials about the €20.35 billion ($22.40 billion) deal with two other buyers are advancing, Orange chief executive Christel Heydemann has said. Neither legal action from Altice employees or the French presidential elections in 2027 would impact the timeline, she told a call with analysts.Orange's partial acquisition of telecom operator SFR from Altice France remains on track to be completed by end of 2027 and discussions with antitrust officials about the €20.35 billion ($22.40 billion) deal with two other buyers are advancing, Orange chief executive Christel Heydemann said on Tuesday....
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