Apax to Fully Acquire Dutch Telecom Operator Odido by Buying Out Warburg Pincus

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Private equity firm Apax plans to buy out its partner Warburg Pincus in Odido, the Dutch telecom operator formerly known as T-Mobile Netherlands, securing full ownership.

Apax Partners, a private equity group, is set to acquire complete ownership of Odido, a telecom operator in the Netherlands, by purchasing the stake held by its co-shareholder Warburg Pincus. Odido, which was formerly the Dutch arm of T-Mobile under Deutsche Telekom, was acquired jointly by Apax and Warburg Pincus in 2022. This planned buyout allows Apax to consolidate control over Odido, streamlining decision-making and potentially accelerating strategic initiatives within the company. The transaction signifies a continued interest by private equity players in the European telecom market, reflecting the sector's evolving investment landscape. Details regarding the terms and timeline of the deal were not disclosed by Telecompaper as of the report dated October 16, 2026. Odido remains a significant player in the Dutch telecommunications market, striving to expand its services and competitive position following the transition from its former ownership by Deutsche Telekom. The buyout is expected to impact Odido's corporate governance and strategic direction, with Apax now positioned to steer the operator’s future development independently.