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Telefónica Sells Controlling Stake in Colombia Telecom to Millicom, Cutting Debt by €1.55 Billion

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  • Telefónica sold its 67.5% stake in Colombia Telecomunicaciones to Millicom for $214 million.
  • The divestment cuts Telefónica’s net debt by €1.55 billion and advances its exit from Hispanoamérica.
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Telefónica Sells Controlling Stake in Colombia Telecom to Millicom, Cutting Debt by €1.55 Billion

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Telefonica ( (TELFY) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Telefónica has completed the sale of its entire 67.5% stake in Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. BIC to Millicom Colombia Holdings SAS for $214 million, equivalent to about €182 million at current exchange rates. The deal, which received all necessary regulatory approvals, will reduce Telefónica Group’s net financial debt by approximately €1.55 billion and forms part of the company’s ongoing asset portfolio management and its broader strategic exit from Hispanoamérica, signaling a continued refocusing of its geographic footprint and balance sheet strength.

The most recent analyst rating on (TELFY) stock is a Sell with a $3.40 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Telefonica stock, see the TELFY Stock Forecast page.

More about Telefonica

Telefónica, S.A. is a Spain-based telecommunications group that provides fixed and mobile telephony, broadband, and digital services across multiple markets, historically including a significant presence in Latin America through its Telefónica Hispanoamérica subsidiary.

Average Trading Volume: 1,605,316

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $24.14B

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