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Get filing alertsLiberty Global advances Ziggo spin-off, raises cash target to ~$2B on $1.2B asset sales
Filed July 24, 2026 · Period ending July 24, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Raised year-end corporate cash target from ~$1.5B to ~$2B, driven by $1.2B in year-to-date asset monetizations including $900M in Growth portfolio disposals and a $340M asset-backed loan secured by Wyre stake.
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Advanced Ziggo Group spin-off (targeted mid-2027) by announcing management, obtaining Belgian regulatory approval for Telenet-Wyre capital structure separation, and nearing closure of Vodafone's 50% stake acquisition in the Netherlands by end of July.
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VodafoneZiggo added 7,200 broadband subscribers in Q2 2026, its best quarterly result in over six years, reflecting operational turnaround from commercial initiatives under the 'How We Win Plan' launched March 2025.
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Completed full exit of EdgeConneX stake for $604M in Q2 2026, achieving over 30% internal rate of return on the investment.
Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR → -
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Virgin Media O2 expected to reach 9 million premises with full-fiber coverage (including nexfibre network) and now offers gigabit speeds across all 18.8 million serviceable homes.
Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
Summary
Liberty Global reported Q2 2026 results showing significant progress on its strategic priorities: asset monetization, the Ziggo Group spin-off, and operational improvement at VodafoneZiggo. The company raised its year-end corporate cash target by $500 million to approximately $2 billion, reflecting $1.2 billion in year-to-date asset sales including the full EdgeConneX exit at a 30%+ IRR.
This strengthens Liberty Global's financial flexibility for shareholder returns and positions it to execute the mid-2027 Ziggo spin-off. The Ziggo spin-off advanced materially in Q2 with management announced, Belgian regulatory approval obtained for the Telenet-Wyre capital structure separation, and the Vodafone 50% stake acquisition on track to close by end of July.
VodafoneZiggo's 7,200 broadband net adds—its best quarterly performance in over six years—demonstrate the operational turnaround is gaining traction after sustained subscriber losses. Virgin Media O2's network expansion to 9 million full-fiber premises supports competitive positioning in the UK market. The combination of asset monetization, spin-off execution, and operational improvement at the Dutch joint venture represents meaningful progress on Liberty Global's value-creation roadmap.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Exhibit 99.1
Liberty Global reports Q2 2026 results with progress on Ziggo Group spin-off, positive broadband net adds at VodafoneZiggo, and ~$900M in asset disposals.
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Broadband net adds of 7,200 due to the success of commercial initiatives driving strong B2C performance and delivering the best result in over 6 years
VodafoneZiggo returned to positive broadband net adds in Q2 2026 with 7,200 additions, marking its best quarterly performance in over six years. This reflects the success of the 'How We Win Plan' implemented in March 2025 and represents a significant operational turnaround after sustained subscriber losses.
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In the second quarter, we completed the full exit of our remaining stake in EdgeConneX for total proceeds of $604m representing >30% IRR on our investment and bringing our year-to-date disposals to ~$900m.
Liberty Global fully exited its EdgeConneX stake for $604 million in Q2 2026, achieving over 30% internal rate of return. Combined with other disposals, the company has monetized approximately $900 million in assets year-to-date, supporting its capital allocation strategy and liquidity position.
Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Liberty Global announced Q2 2026 earnings results via press release and investor call scheduled for July 24, 2026.
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On July 24, 2026, Liberty Global Ltd. ("Liberty Global" or the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Liberty Global disclosed its second quarter 2026 financial results through a press release. The company scheduled an investor call for the same day at 9:00 a.m. EDT to discuss the results. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing.
Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure
Liberty Global disclosed Q2 2026 operating and financial results via press release.
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On July 24, 2026, Liberty Global Ltd. (Liberty Global) issued a press release (the Q2 2026 Press Release) announcing its operating and financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Liberty Global announced its second quarter 2026 operating and financial results through a press release. The 8-K itself contains no quantitative results; those would appear in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release, which is not included in the provided text.
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