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StocksHigh ImpactUpdated•Originally published 17 April 2026•Updated 17 April 2026•

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French Telecom Consortium Enters Exclusive Talks for Altice France Assets

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Key Facts

1Bouygues, Iliad-Free, and Orange submitted an improved joint offer of 20.35 billion euros ($23.97 billion) to acquire most of Altice France's assets.

The consortium comprising Bouygues, Orange, and Iliad has entered into exclusive negotiations with Altice Group for the acquisition of its French assets, marking a significant progression from the initial $23.97 billion bid. This strategic advancement targets the SFR unit of the debt-laden Altice group, potentially signaling a total transformation of the French telecommunications landscape. The commencement of exclusive talks indicates a serious commitment from all parties to finalize a deal that addresses Altice's mounting debt challenges. While the deal moves forward, it is expected to face rigorous scrutiny from antitrust regulators due to the unprecedented level of cooperation among major market rivals. Financial markets are closely monitoring the progress of these talks, which could substantially enhance the pricing power of the remaining market participants. This development represents a critical milestone in one of the largest consolidation efforts in the European telecom sector.

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What changed: The story was updated to reflect the progression of the deal from a submitted bid to the commencement of exclusive negotiations between the consortium and Altice Group.