Orange: Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange joint statement following the rejection of their acquisition bid by Altice France

Core Viewpoint - Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group, and Orange have expressed their commitment to pursuing their joint acquisition bid for a significant portion of Altice France's telecom activities, despite its rejection by Altice France [1][2]. Group Summaries Bouygues Telecom - Bouygues Telecom is a French digital communications operator with 27.1 million mobile customers and 5.3 million fixed customers, recognized as a leading operator for WiFi and fixed internet connections [7][8]. - The company aims to reduce its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 29.4% and scope 3 emissions by 17.5% by 2027, with targets endorsed by the Science Based Targets initiative [8]. Free-iliad Group - The Free-iliad Group, a major European telecom player, generated €10.0 billion in revenues in 2024 and serves 51 million subscribers across its brands [6]. - In France, the Group operates as an integrated Fixed and Mobile Ultra-Fast Broadband operator with 23.1 million subscribers as of June 2025 [6]. Orange - Orange is a leading global telecommunications operator with a revenue of €40.3 billion in 2024 and serves 300 million customers worldwide [4]. - The Group operates in 26 countries and is a significant player in telecommunications services for multinational enterprises under the Orange Business brand [4].