Vodafone to acquire Skaylink

Core Insights - Vodafone Group Plc has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Skaylink GmbH for a total consideration of €175 million [1] - Skaylink is a leading full-service cloud, digital transformation, and security specialist with over 500 professionals [2] - The acquisition aims to enhance Vodafone's digital services and support for business and public sector customers, focusing on growth in security, managed services, and cloud [3] Company Overview - Vodafone serves over 355 million mobile and broadband customers, operating networks in 15 countries and investing in five additional countries [6] - The company manages one of the world's largest IoT platforms with over 215 million IoT connections globally [6] - Vodafone is developing a direct-to-mobile satellite communications service to connect areas without coverage [6]