Altice France - comment

Altice France has granted an exclusivity period to Orange, Iliad and Bouygues Telecom in connection with their joint proposal to acquire most of SFR, with exclusivity running until 15 May 2026 to finalise terms and transaction documentation. Orange has released a statement acknowledging the commencement of these exclusive discussions with Altice France. The step marks a further advance in the sales process, though execution risk and the need for regulatory approvals remain key considerations.