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Vodafone's growth promises look fanciful

Unless its merger with Three UK is passed, the telecommunications company looks like it is in a managed decline
November 14, 2023
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Vodafone (VOD) optimistically says it is right-sizing “for growth”. A few weeks ago, it agreed to sell its Spanish business for up to €5bn (£4.35bn), following the disposals of its Vantage Towers, Hungary and Ghana businesses. However, the pessimists will say it is managing its decline.

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