Cartel office blocks KDG acquisition of Tele Columbus — will that deter Vodafone?

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Cartel office blocks KDG acquisition of Tele Columbus — will that deter Vodafone?

Kabel Deutschland’s planned acquisition of peer Tele Columbus was blocked by the German Federal Cartel Office, putting the Munich-based cable operator back in the headlines. Last week, unconfirmed rumours emerged that the UK’s Vodafone might be interested in buying KDG, and the attempt could come as early as this week. The Tele Columbus news may make a difference.

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