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Altice France enters exclusive negotiations to sell SFR to a consortium of Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe Iliad, and Orange for €20.35 billion with a May 15 deadline. SFR Distribution unions call for strike action citing employment concerns for 2,000 workers across 300 boutiques. Altice France reports 8.4% sales decline in 2025, falling below €10 billion annual revenue threshold.

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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates

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  1. Altice France sales decline 8.4 percent in 2025, falling below 10 billion euros annually

    Altice France, the parent company of SFR, recorded a sales decline of 8.4 percent in 2025, with annual revenues falling below the symbolic threshold of 10 billion euros.

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  2. SFR Distribution announces strike action by three unions over employment concerns

    Three trade unions—CFDT, Unsa, and CFTC—have called for strike action by employees of SFR Distribution on Saturday due to concerns about employment security amid the ongoing acquisition negotiations. SFR Distribution manages approximately 300 retail boutiques in France and employs around 2,000 workers.

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  3. Altice France enters exclusive negotiations to sell SFR for 20.35 billion euros

    Altice France, parent company of SFR, has entered into exclusive negotiations with a consortium comprising three French competitors—Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe Iliad, and Orange—for the sale of the telecommunications operator. The sale price is set at 20.35 billion euros. The negotiation period is scheduled to end on May 15.

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