US EditionOrange: Orange Enters Into Exclusive Negotiations with Verdoso with a View to a Possible Divestment of Globecast
Verdoso aims to strengthen Globecast’s market position and support next-generation offers as Orange plans possible divestment by end of 2026, consulting employee representatives.
- On Wednesday, Orange and investment firm Verdoso signed an exclusivity agreement initiating potential divestment negotiations for Globecast, Orange's media services business.
- Globecast currently supports thousands of customers including TV channels and platform operators, utilizing hybrid infrastructure combining satellite, fibre, and IP to distribute audiovisual content worldwide.
- French investment company Verdoso, a carve-out specialist with more than 35 acquisitions, recently acquired SIRADEL from ENGIE in January 2026 to support Globecast's growth.
- Orange will consult employee representative bodies regarding the potential transaction, with both parties targeting possible completion by the end of 2026.
- The Group maintains significant global scale, connecting 340 million customers across 26 countries and generating €40.4 billion in revenues as of the end of 2025.
14 Articles
14 Articles
DEXYPTAGE - The operator entered into exclusive negotiations with the Verdoso fund to transfer to it this entity positioned on the retransmission of video streams by satellites. An operation that causes the flow of ink.
In order to sell its Globecast media service activity, Orange has signed an exclusive agreement with the French investment fund Verdoso. "A possible completion of the operation by the end of 2026" is planned, according to the press release of both parties.
Globe Newswire
The Manila TimesOrange: Orange enters into exclusive negotiations with Verdoso with a view to a possible divestment of Globecast
Press releaseParis, 25 March 2026 Orange enters into exclusive negotiations with Verdoso with a view to a possible divestment of Globecast Orange and the...
Orange is in discussion with the French investment fund Verdoso to sell Globecast, its subsidiary specialized in broadcasting audiovisual content on behalf of the media. Both have "signed an exclusive agreement" for this sale, and the staff representatives of Orange will be consulted "with a view to a possible completion of the operation by the end of 2026", both parties indicated in a press release.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
