Telefónica Eyes Vodafone España Acquisition Despite Competition Concerns, MasOrange Risks, and Appoints Octavi Oliu Quintana

Telefónica is considering the acquisition of Vodafone España as a strategic move to become the leading telecommunications provider in Spain. The potential purchase faces several challenges, including competition concerns and the complexities of possibly dividing Vodafone alongside MasOrange. While Telefónica has described the acquisition talks as "speculation," it has not dismissed the possibility of the deal. In parallel, Telefónica has appointed Octavi Oliu Quintana, son of Banco Sabadell's president Josep Oliu, as Business Manager to the Chief of Staff in the President's Office, signaling internal strengthening amid these developments.