{"id":25381,"date":"2026-06-17T17:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=25381"},"modified":"2026-06-17T17:39:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:39:00","slug":"orange-acquires-100-ownership-of-masorange-the-leading-operator-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=25381","title":{"rendered":"Orange acquires 100% ownership of MasOrange, the leading operator in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

This transaction marks a key milestone in the execution of the Trust the future strategic plan and will enable Orange to fully benefit from industrial and commercial synergies, supporting further value creation in Spain, the Group\u2019s second-largest market<\/strong><\/p>\n

Orange announced that it has completed the acquisition of the 50% stake in MasOrange held by Lorca, its joint venture partner in Spain. The Group now owns 100% of the operator\u2019s capital and will fully consolidate MasOrange\u2019s results in its financial statements from going forward.
\nThis transaction follows the signing of a binding agreement with Lorca on 12 December 2025, under which Orange agreed to acquire full ownership of MasOrange for a cash consideration of \u20ac4.25 billion. Since then, Orange has obtained all the necessary approvals for the transaction to be completed, including from the European Commission.<\/p>\n

A key milestone in the Group\u2019s strategy in Spain<\/strong>
\nChristel Heydemann, Chief Executive Officer of the Orange group, said: \u201cAcquiring full ownership of MasOrange is a strategic step of our Trust the future plan and strengthens Orange\u2019s position in Spain, our second-largest market in Europe. It paves the way for accelerated industrial, operational and commercial synergies, supporting greater value creation. With full ownership comes full agility, MasOrange can now move at full speed backed by the strength and scale of the Orange group.\u201d
\nMeinrad Spenger, Chief Executive Officer of MasOrange, added: \u201cBy becoming fully part of the Orange group, MasOrange now has an even stronger foundation for future growth. It will allow us to accelerate our momentum in the Spanish market, supported by a greater capacity for investment and innovation as well as global expertise. This is good news for the Spanish consumers, enterprises and public administrations, since we will continue to provide them high-quality and innovative services, while benefiting from the Orange group\u2019s industrial strength and scale to create even more value in Spain.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a follow-up to this transaction, Meinrad Spenger will join the Orange group\u2019s Executive Committee. This appointment reflects the strategic importance of Spain for the Group and will further leverage his recognized experience in the telecommunications market and his leadership in advancing MasOrange\u2019s development.
\nMasOrange is currently the leading operator in the Spanish market by customer base and customer satisfaction. At the end of the first quarter of 2026, it had 26 million mobile customers and 7.1 million fixed broadband customers. MasOrange relies on the most advanced leading fiber and 5G mobile infrastructure, enabling it to provide high-quality connectivity and other innovative services across the country to meet the needs of public administrations, consumer and business customers.
\nAfter closing, the Group intends to refinance MasOrange financial debt over time.<\/p>\n

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This transaction marks a key milestone in the execution of the Trust the future strategic plan and will enable Orange to fully benefit from industrial and commercial synergies, supporting further value creation in Spain, the Group\u2019s second-largest market Orange announced that it has completed the acquisition of the 50% stake in MasOrange held by Lorca, … <\/p>\n

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