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MasOrange and Vodafone España Seal FibreCo Joint Venture with GIC Securing 25% Stake

Combination of networks serving 12 million premises is backed by over €5 billion in investment-grade debt ahead of regulatory clearance for a year-end close.

Overview

  • MasOrange controls 58% of FibreCo, Vodafone España holds 17% and Singapore’s GIC owns the remaining 25%.
  • The joint venture consolidates fiber-optic networks covering more than 12 million premises and nearly 5 million customers across Spain.
  • Financing comprises over €5 billion of predominantly investment-grade debt arranged with around 20 global banks.
  • MasOrange will allocate €3.2 billion in net proceeds to repay its debt and will contribute its newly acquired Conexus Networks to FibreCo.
  • The deal remains subject to Spanish and EU regulatory approvals with a target closing in the fourth quarter of 2025.