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BullDigest's April 26 Pre-Market Summary of Vodafone Group Plc

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Check out BullDigest's April 26 Pre-Market Summary of Vodafone Group Plc. We provide a summary of the key news before the market opens.

Pre-Market Summary

Estimated market influence

Vodafone Business

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Analyst rating: N/A

Partnership with Maroc Telecom to offer connectivity and digital services in Morocco.

Maroc Telecom

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Analyst rating: N/A

Collaborating with Vodafone Business on smart city projects and expanding into new digital areas.

e&

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Analyst rating: N/A

Majority owner of Maroc Telecom, strategic partner with Vodafone for African expansion.

Nokia Solutions and Networks India Pvt Ltd

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Analyst rating: N/A

Sold a stake in Vodafone Idea, reducing their ownership.

Vodafone Idea (Vi)

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Analyst rating: N/A

Received investment from Nokia but had to allot shares at lower price.

Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte

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Analyst rating: N/A

Bought a significant stake in Vodafone Idea, indicating confidence in the company's future.

Context

Vodafone & Maroc Telecom Partnership:

  • Collaboration Details:

    • Vodafone Business and Maroc Telecom (majority-owned by e&) signed an MoU to provide connectivity and digital services to Moroccan enterprises.
    • Phase 1 focuses on smart city and energy management, with plans to expand later into SD-WAN, Mobile Private Networks, cloud, and cybersecurity.

  • Strategic Benefits:

    • Clients can customize Vodafone's platforms using Maroc Telecom's regulatory expertise.
    • Targets key industries: logistics, manufacturing, retail, and public services with end-to-end support.
    • Strengthens Vodafone's presence in Africa, building on its strategic partnership with e& following an October 2023 agreement for multinational enterprise services.

  • Market Impact:

    • Aims to boost adoption of new digital services, aligning with Moroccan digital ambitions.

Nokia Sells Vodafone Idea Stake:

  • Transaction Details:

    • Nokia Solutions and Networks India Pvt Ltd sold a 0.95% stake (102.7 crore shares) in Vodafone Idea (Vi) via a block deal for ₹785.67 crore at ₹7.65 per share.
    • Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte emerged as a major buyer, acquiring a ~0.55% stake for ₹457.96 crore.

  • Historical Context:

    • Vi had previously allotted shares to Nokia at ₹14.80 a share to clear dues.
    • After allotment, Nokia's India unit held a 1.47% stake in Vi.

  • Regulatory Impact:

    • Nokia's stake was diluted to 0.95% after the Indian government converted ₹36,950 crore of Vi's debt into equity, increasing the government's stake to approximately 49%.