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KKR and GIP Bid for Patrick Drahi's French Fiber Network

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 17:22 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 17:22 | 1 source | 1 article
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Private equity firms KKR and GIP are reportedly competing to acquire Patrick Drahi's French fiber network in a deal worth billions of dollars. Drahi's Altice group is reportedly looking to offload assets to reduce its debt burden. The sale of the fiber network could significantly reshape the telecommunications landscape in France.

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KKR and GIP among bidders for Drahi’s multibillion French fibre network Foto: Financial Times
Financial Times 25 mar. 2026, 17:22 (2 hours ago)

KKR and GIP among bidders for Drahi’s multibillion French fibre network

Bids for XpFibre have come in between €6bn and €8bn as Patrick Drahi pursues asset sales to ease debt burden

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