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Altice buys 12% stake in BT, says no plans for full takeover

Thursday 10 June 2021 | 09:02 CET | News
Altice has acquired a 12.1 percent stake in BT, equal to 1.2 million shares. The new investor said it supports BT's strategy and management and does not plan a full takeover bid for the UK operator. 

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