French cable operator Numericable has launched the process of seeking a public listing by publishing a document for approval by the country’s financial markets regulator. Numericable’s move follows its merger in August with sister-company Completel. The IPO has been chosen as the second best exit strategy by shareholders Carlyle and Cinven, each with a 37.5% […]
French cable operator Numericable has hired Rothschild to advise it on a public flotation, according to French press reports. Financial daily Les Echos reported that the cable operator plans to launch its IPO this year, citing four sources close to the matter. According to the paper, the decision to float the company follows the failure […]
French cable operator Numericable is preparing to make an offer to acquire local telco SFR, according to reports. BFM Business, citing sources close to Numericable, reported that the cable operator’s owners Carlyle, Cinven and Patrick Drahi are preparing to make an all-cash offer for the larger telecom operator, with a plan to merge the two […]
