- Ormat Technologies (ORA) Price Target Raised Following Strong Q1
May 18, 2026
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA) is included among the 10 Best Clean Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now.Ormat Technologies (ORA) Price Target Raised Following Strong Q1
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA) is a leading geothermal company and the only vertically integrated company engaged in geothermal and recovered energy generation, as well as energy storage solutions.
On May 11, Roth Capital increased its price target on Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA) from $130 to $135, while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares. The raised target represents an upside potential of almost 3% from the current share price.
The analyst firm highlighted Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA)’s strong Q1 results, with the company comfortably beating forecasts in both profits and revenue. Ormat posted a record first-quarter revenue, delivering 75.8% YoY growth, alongside strong expansion in operating income and adjusted EBITDA. The geothermal company’s Product and Energy Storage segments significantly exceeded expectations, but were partially offset by the softer performance of the Electricity segment.
Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA) reaffirmed its FY 2026 guidance and expects revenue to range between $1.11 billion and $1.16 billion, indicating a growth of 14.6% at the midpoint. Adjusted EBITDA for the year is targeted at between $615 million and $645 million, reflecting an increase of approximately 8.2% at the midpoint.
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- CrowdStrike Leads This Group Of Four Stocks To New Highs
May 15, 2026
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- We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Ormat Technologies' (NYSE:ORA) Earnings
May 15, 2026
The market for Ormat Technologies, Inc.'s (NYSE:ORA) stock was strong after it released a healthy earnings report last week. Despite this, our analysis suggests that there are some factors weakening the foundations of those good profit numbers.
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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit
Importantly, our data indicates that Ormat Technologies' profit was reduced by US$29m, due to unusual items, over the last year. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect Ormat Technologies to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.
That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates.
An Unusual Tax Situation
Just as we noted the unusual items, we must inform you that Ormat Technologies received a tax benefit which contributed US$32m to the bottom line. It's always a bit noteworthy when a company is paid by the tax man, rather than paying the tax man. The receipt of a tax benefit is obviously a good thing, on its own. However, the devil in the detail is that these kind of benefits only impact in the year they are booked, and are often one-off in nature. In the likely event the tax benefit is not repeated, we'd expect to see its statutory profit levels drop, at least in the absence of strong growth. So while we think it's great to receive a tax benefit, it does tend to imply an increased risk that the statutory profit overstates the sustainable earnings power of the business.
Our Take On Ormat Technologies' Profit Performance
In the last year Ormat Technologies received a tax benefit, which boosted its profit in a way that might not be much more sustainable than turning prime farmland into gas fields. But on the other hand, it also saw an unusual item depress its profit. Given the contrasting considerations, we don't have a strong view as to whether Ormat Technologies's profits are an apt reflection of its underlying potential for profit. In light of this, if you'd like to do more analysis on the company, it's vital to be informed of the risks involved. To help with this, we've discovered 2 warning signs (1 shouldn't be ignored!) that you ought to be aware of before buying any shares in Ormat Technologies.
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- Extension of the exclusivity period granted by the Altice France group to Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange
May 15, 2026
BOUYGUES
Press release
Paris, 15 May 2026
Extension of the exclusivity period granted by the Altice France group to Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange
On 17 April, Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange announced the submission of a new offer reflecting a total enterprise value of 20.35 billion euros for the Altice France assets under consideration.
The Altice France group had granted the Consortium with an initial exclusivity period until 15 May 2026. The parties are pursuing their constructive discussions and in this context Altice France has agreed to extend the exclusivity period until 5 June 2026.
At this stage, there is no certainty that these discussions will result in an agreement.
About Bouygues Telecom
A subsidiary of the Bouygues group, Bouygues Telecom is a global French telecommunications and digital services operator. In 2025, the company achieved a turnover of 8.1 billion euros, employs 10,700 people, and has 501 stores in France. Founded in 1994, Bouygues Telecom is committed to providing its individual customers, businesses, and public administrations with secure, innovative, and high-quality Fixed and Mobile communication services, as well as very high-speed internet services, by constantly developing its network and user experience. 27.1 million Mobile customers and 5.4 million Fixed customers trust Bouygues Telecom, the number 1 operator for WiFi and mobile internet connections according to nPerf in 2025, and number 1 for Mobile in dense areas according to ARCEP, in 2025. Its 4G network now covers 99% of the population, and its 5G network covers more than 19,900 municipalities and over 86% of the population. Bouygues Telecom's Enterprise division supports and helps grow a community of over 120,000 clients, including four out of five major CAC 40 accounts, by generalizing Very High Speed Broadband in France and facilitating the adoption of new uses such as unified communications, smart networks, and corporate mobility services, and by supporting the transformation of their digital infrastructures. Committed to reducing its carbon emissions, Bouygues Telecom aims to achieve -29.4% for scopes 1 and 2 and -17.5% for scope 3 by 2027, objectives approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). #OnEstFaitPourEtreEnsemble
To follow Bouygues Telecom news: corporate.bouyguestelecom.fr, on X: @ByTel_Corporate
Press contacts:
Maylis Carçabal: mca@bouygues.com - +33 (0)6 63 59 87 05
Anthony Colombani: ANCOLOMB@bouyguestelecom.fr - +33 (0)7 62 46 26 65
Stéphanie Brun : sbrun@bouyguestelecom.fr - +33 (0)6 47 47 15 76
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About the iliad Group
Created in the early 1990s, the iliad Group is the inventor of the world’s first triple-play box and is now a major European telecoms player, standing out for its innovative, straightforward and attractive offerings. The Group is the parent of Free in France, iliad in Italy and Play in Poland, has over 17,700 employees serving 52 million subscribers, and generated €10.3 billion in revenue in 2025. In France, the Group is an integrated Ultra-Fast Broadband Fiber and Mobile operator and had 23.3 million subscribers at end- 2025. In Italy, where it launched its business in 2018 under the iliad brand, it is the country’s fourth-largest Mobile operator and at end-2025 had over 13.0 million subscribers. In Poland, the Group is an integrated convergent operator, and at end-2025 had 15.6 million subscribers. The iliad Group is in 2025 the Europe’s fifth-largest operator by number of retail Mobile subscribers (excluding M2M) and the fifth-largest Fixed Broadband operator. https://www.iliad.fr/en
Press contact
Isabelle Audap, Free-iliad Group - presse@iliad.fr - +33 (0)6 33 47 09 57
About Orange
Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. The Group aims to be the trusted partner for everyday digital life by providing individuals, businesses and communities with reliable connectivity and innovative services. As of the end of 2025, Orange connects 340 million customers (including MasOrange) across 26 countries and generated 40.4 billion euros in revenues.
As a trusted player, Orange leverages the excellence of its very high-speed broadband networks to deploy digital infrastructure in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Group is a European leader in fiber, with 100 million connectable households, and convergent offers. In France, Orange connects 34 million customers and was ranked No. 1 by the regulator Arcep for the quality of its mobile network for the 15th consecutive year. In Africa and the Middle East, the Group’s growth engine, Orange serves nearly 180 million customers and promotes digital and financial inclusion through its connected solutions.
Under the Orange Business brand, the Group supports companies in transforming their networks as well as in AI, trusted cloud and cybersecurity. Orange is also a major player in the wholesale market, where it has a leading global telecom infrastructure and significant capabilities for deploying and operating submarine cables. A committed innovator, Orange relies on 700 researchers and holds a portfolio of 11,000 patents.
Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA). More information: www.orange.com.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names mentioned in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited.
Press contacts:
Eric Fohlen-Weill, Orange; eric.fohlen-weill@orange.com; +33 (0)6 81 07 81 02
Tom Wright, Orange; tom.wright@orange.com; +33 (0)6 78 91 35 11
About SFR
SFR is the second-largest telecom operator in France, serving over 25 million retail customers, businesses, local authorities and operators.
As the oldest brand in the French telecom market and with a network of over 40 million fiber connections, SFR was the first operator in France to launch 3G, then 4G and now 5G. Today, it covers 99.9% of the population with 4G and 86% with 5G. SFR is also present across the entire country through its network of stores.
In 2024, SFR achieved revenues of 10 billion euros. SFR is a subsidiary of Altice France.
To follow the group's news on X: @AlticeFrance
Press contact:
Nicolas Chatin, SFR - nicolas.chatin@sfr.com – +33 (0)6 62 47 81 64
Disclaimer:
Prior to its release, this information was classified by Bouygues SA as inside information within the meaning of applicable regulations (Article 7.1 of EU Regulation 596/2014 of 16 April 2014).
Person responsible for notification: Didier Casas, General Counsel.
Prior to its release, this information was classified by Orange SA as inside information within the meaning of applicable regulations (Article 7.1 of EU Regulation 596/2014 of 16 April 2014).
Person responsible for notification: Nicolas Guérin, Secretary General.
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- Orange: Extension of the exclusivity period granted by the Altice France group to Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange
May 15, 2026
Orange
Press release
Paris, 15 May 2026
Extension of the exclusivity period granted by the Altice France group to Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange
On 17 April, Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange announced the submission of a new offer reflecting a total enterprise value of 20.35 billion euros for the Altice France assets under consideration.
The Altice France group had granted the Consortium with an initial exclusivity period until 15 May 2026. The parties are pursuing their constructive discussions and in this context Altice France has agreed to extend the exclusivity period until 5 June 2026.
At this stage, there is no certainty that these discussions will result in an agreement.
About Bouygues Telecom
A subsidiary of the Bouygues group, Bouygues Telecom is a global French telecommunications and digital services operator. In 2025, the company achieved a turnover of 8.1 billion euros, employs 10,700 people, and has 501 stores in France. Founded in 1994, Bouygues Telecom is committed to providing its individual customers, businesses, and public administrations with secure, innovative, and high-quality Fixed and Mobile communication services, as well as very high-speed internet services, by constantly developing its network and user experience. 27.1 million Mobile customers and 5.4 million Fixed customers trust Bouygues Telecom, the number 1 operator for WiFi and mobile internet connections according to nPerf in 2025, and number 1 for Mobile in dense areas according to ARCEP, in 2025. Its 4G network now covers 99% of the population, and its 5G network covers more than 19,900 municipalities and over 86% of the population. Bouygues Telecom's Enterprise division supports and helps grow a community of over 120,000 clients, including four out of five major CAC 40 accounts, by generalizing Very High Speed Broadband in France and facilitating the adoption of new uses such as unified communications, smart networks, and corporate mobility services, and by supporting the transformation of their digital infrastructures. Committed to reducing its carbon emissions, Bouygues Telecom aims to achieve -29.4% for scopes 1 and 2 and -17.5% for scope 3 by 2027, objectives approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). #OnEstFaitPourEtreEnsemble
To follow Bouygues Telecom news: corporate.bouyguestelecom.fr, on X: @ByTel_Corporate
Press contacts:
Maylis Carçabal: mca@bouygues.com - +33 (0)6 63 59 87 05
Anthony Colombani: ANCOLOMB@bouyguestelecom.fr - +33 (0)7 62 46 26 65
Stéphanie Brun : sbrun@bouyguestelecom.fr - +33 (0)6 47 47 15 76
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About the iliad Group
Created in the early 1990s, the iliad Group is the inventor of the world’s first triple-play box and is now a major European telecoms player, standing out for its innovative, straightforward and attractive offerings. The Group is the parent of Free in France, iliad in Italy and Play in Poland, has over 17,700 employees serving 52 million subscribers, and generated €10.3 billion in revenue in 2025. In France, the Group is an integrated Ultra-Fast Broadband Fiber and Mobile operator and had 23.3 million subscribers at end- 2025. In Italy, where it launched its business in 2018 under the iliad brand, it is the country’s fourth-largest Mobile operator and at end-2025 had over 13.0 million subscribers. In Poland, the Group is an integrated convergent operator, and at end-2025 had 15.6 million subscribers. The iliad Group is in 2025 the Europe’s fifth-largest operator by number of retail Mobile subscribers (excluding M2M) and the fifth-largest Fixed Broadband operator. https://www.iliad.fr/en
Press contact
Isabelle Audap, Free-iliad Group - presse@iliad.fr - +33 (0)6 33 47 09 57
About Orange
Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. The Group aims to be the trusted partner for everyday digital life by providing individuals, businesses and communities with reliable connectivity and innovative services. As of the end of 2025, Orange connects 340 million customers (including MasOrange) across 26 countries and generated 40.4 billion euros in revenues.
As a trusted player, Orange leverages the excellence of its very high-speed broadband networks to deploy digital infrastructure in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Group is a European leader in fiber, with 100 million connectable households, and convergent offers. In France, Orange connects 34 million customers and was ranked No. 1 by the regulator Arcep for the quality of its mobile network for the 15th consecutive year. In Africa and the Middle East, the Group’s growth engine, Orange serves nearly 180 million customers and promotes digital and financial inclusion through its connected solutions.
Under the Orange Business brand, the Group supports companies in transforming their networks as well as in AI, trusted cloud and cybersecurity. Orange is also a major player in the wholesale market, where it has a leading global telecom infrastructure and significant capabilities for deploying and operating submarine cables. A committed innovator, Orange relies on 700 researchers and holds a portfolio of 11,000 patents.
Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA). More information: www.orange.com.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names mentioned in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited.
Press contacts:
Eric Fohlen-Weill, Orange; eric.fohlen-weill@orange.com; +33 (0)6 81 07 81 02
Tom Wright, Orange; tom.wright@orange.com; +33 (0)6 78 91 35 11
About SFR
SFR is the second-largest telecom operator in France, serving over 25 million retail customers, businesses, local authorities and operators.
As the oldest brand in the French telecom market and with a network of over 40 million fiber connections, SFR was the first operator in France to launch 3G, then 4G and now 5G. Today, it covers 99.9% of the population with 4G and 86% with 5G. SFR is also present across the entire country through its network of stores.
In 2024, SFR achieved revenues of 10 billion euros. SFR is a subsidiary of Altice France.
To follow the group's news on X: @AlticeFrance
Press contact:
Nicolas Chatin, SFR - nicolas.chatin@sfr.com – +33 (0)6 62 47 81 64
Disclaimer:
Prior to its release, this information was classified by Bouygues SA as inside information within the meaning of applicable regulations (Article 7.1 of EU Regulation 596/2014 of 16 April 2014).
Person responsible for notification: Didier Casas, General Counsel.
Prior to its release, this information was classified by Orange SA as inside information within the meaning of applicable regulations (Article 7.1 of EU Regulation 596/2014 of 16 April 2014).
Person responsible for notification: Nicolas Guérin, Secretary General.
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- Orange : Extension de la période d’exclusivité accordée par le groupe Altice France à Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe iliad et Orange
May 15, 2026
Communiqué de presse
Paris, 15 Mai 2026
Extension de la période d’exclusivité accordée par le groupe Altice France à Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe iliad et Orange
Le 17 avril, Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe iliad et Orange ont annoncé la soumission d'une nouvelle offre reflétant une valeur d'entreprise totale de 20,35 milliards d'euros pour les actifs d'Altice France concernés.
Le groupe Altice France avait accordé au consortium une période d'exclusivité initiale jusqu'au 15 mai 2026. Les parties poursuivent leurs discussions constructives et, dans ce contexte, Altice France a accepté de prolonger la période d'exclusivité jusqu'au 5 juin 2026.
À ce stade, il n'y a aucune certitude que ces discussions aboutiront à un accord.
A propos de Bouygues Telecom
Filiale du groupe Bouygues, Bouygues Telecom, est un opérateur français global de communications et de services numériques. En 2025, l'entreprise a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de 8,1 milliards d'euros, emploie 10 700 collaborateurs et dispose de 501 boutiques en France. Créé en 1994, Bouygues Telecom s’engage à fournir à ses clients particuliers, entreprises et administrations publiques des services de communication Fixe et Mobile, ainsi que des services d’internet très haut débit sécurisés, innovants et de qualité, en développant constamment son réseau et l'expérience utilisateur. 27,1 millions de clients Mobile et 5,4 millions de clients Fixe font confiance à Bouygues Telecom, opérateurn°1 des connexions WiFi et internet mobile selon nPerf en 2025, et n°1 sur le Mobile en zones denses selon l’ARCEP, en 2025. Son réseau 4G couvre aujourd’hui 99% de la population et son réseau 5G plus de 19 900 communes et plus de 86% de la population. La division Entreprises de Bouygues Telecom accompagne et fait grandir une communauté de plus de 120 000 clients dont quatre grands comptes du CAC 40 sur cinq, en généralisant le Très Haut Débit en France et en fluidifiant l'adoption des nouveaux usages tels que les communications unifiées, les réseaux intelligents et les services de mobilité d’entreprise et en accompagnant la transformation de leurs infrastructures numériques.Engagé dans la réduction de ses émissions carbone, Bouygues Telecom ambitionne d’atteindre -29,4% pour les scopes 1 et 2 et -17,5% pour le scope 3 d’ici 2027, des objectifs approuvés par l’initiative Science Based Targets (SBTi). #OnEstFaitPourEtreEnsemble
Pour suivre l’actualité de Bouygues Telecom : corporate.bouyguestelecom.fr , sur X : @ByTel_Corporate
Contacts presse
Maylis Carçabal, Groupe Bouygues - mca@bouygues.com - 06 63 59 87 05
Anthony Colombani, Bouygues Telecom - ancolomb@bouyguestelecom.fr - 07 62 46 26 65
Stéphanie Brun, Bouygues Telecom - sbrun@bouyguestelecom.fr - 06 47 47 15 76
A propos de Free-Groupe iliad
Inventeur de la 1ère box triple-play au monde, le Groupe iliad, créé au début des années 90, est aujourd’hui un acteur majeur des télécommunications en Europe qui se distingue par ses offres innovantes, simples et attractives. Maison-mère de Free en France, d’iliad en Italie et de Play en Pologne, le Groupe compte plus de 17700 collaborateurs au service de 52 millions d’abonnés et a généré un chiffre d’affaires de 10,3 milliards d’euros en 2025. En France, le Groupe est un opérateur intégré Fixe et Mobile Très Haut Débit qui comptait, à fin 2025, 23,3 millions abonnés. En Italie, où il s’est lancé en 2018 sous la marque iliad, le Groupe est le 4ème opérateur mobile du pays et comptait à fin 2025 plus de 13,0 millions abonnés. En Pologne, le Groupe est un opérateur convergent intégré et le Groupe comptait à fin 2025 15,6 millions abonnés. Le Groupe iliad est en 2025, le 5ème opérateur en Europe en nombre d’abonnés particuliers mobiles (hors M2M) et le 5ème opérateur internet fixe. www.iliad.fr
Contact presse : Isabelle Audap, Free-Groupe iliad – presse@iliad.fr - 06 33 47 09 57
A propos d'Orange
Orange est l’un des principaux opérateurs mondiaux de télécommunications. Le Groupe ambitionne d’être le partenaire de confiance pour la vie numérique du quotidien en offrant aux particuliers, aux entreprises et aux communautés une connectivité fiable et des services innovants. À fin 2025, Orange connecte 340 millions de clients (incluant MasOrange) dans 26 pays et a réalisé 40,4 milliards d’euros de chiffre d’affaires. Acteur de confiance, Orange s’appuie sur l’excellence de ses réseaux très haut débit pour déployer des infrastructures numériques en Europe, en Afrique et au Moyen-Orient. Le Groupe est leader européen de la fibre avec 100 millions de foyers raccordables et des offres convergentes. En France, Orange connecte 34 millions de clients et a été classé n° 1 par le régulateur Arcep pour la qualité de son réseau mobile pour la 15ème année consécutive. En Afrique et au Moyen-Orient, le moteur de croissance du Groupe, Orange compte près de 180 millions de clients et favorise l’inclusivité numérique et financière à travers ses solutions connectées. Sous la marque Orange Business, le Groupe accompagne les entreprises dans la transformation de leurs réseaux ainsi que dans l’IA, le cloud de confiance et la cybersécurité. Orange est également un acteur majeur du marché wholesale, avec une infrastructure mondiale de premier plan et des capacités importantes de déploiement et d’exploitation de câbles sous-marins. Acteur engagé de l’innovation, Orange s’appuie sur 700 chercheurs et détient un portefeuille de 11 000 brevets. Orange est coté sur Euronext Paris (symbole ORA). Plus d’informations : www.orange.com
Orange et tout autre produit ou service d’Orange cités dans ce communiqué sont des marques détenues par Orange ou Orange Brand Services Limited
Contacts presse
Eric Fohlen-Weill, Orange - eric.fohlen-weill@orange.com 06.81.07.91.02
Tom Wright, Orange - tom.wright@orange.com 06.78.91.35.11
A propos de SFR – SFR.fr
SFR est le 2e opérateur télécoms français au service de plus de 25 millions de clients grand public, entreprises, collectivités et opérateurs.
Plus ancienne marque du marché télécoms français et fort d’un réseau de plus de 40 millions de prises Fibre, SFR a été le premier opérateur à lancer en France la 3G, la 4G puis la 5G. Il couvre aujourd’hui 99,9% de la population en 4G et 86% en 5G. SFR est également présent sur l'ensemble du territoire à travers son réseau de boutiques. SFR a réalisé 10 milliards d’euros de chiffre d’affaires en 2024. SFR est une filiale d’Altice France.
Pour suivre l'actualité du groupe sur X : @AlticeFrance
Contact presse :
Nicolas Chatin, SFR - nicolas.chatin@sfr.com – 06 62 47 81 64
Avertissement :
Cette information a été qualifiée par Bouygues SA, avant sa diffusion, d’information privilégiée au sens de la réglementation en vigueur (article 7.1 du règlement UE 596/2014 du 16 avril 2014).
Responsable de la notification : Didier Casas, Secrétaire Général.
Cette information a été qualifiée par Orange SA, avant sa diffusion, d’information privilégiée au sens de la réglementation en vigueur (article 7.1 du règlement UE 596/2014 du 16 avril 2014).
Responsable de la notification : Nicolas Guerin, Secrétaire Général.
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- Orange: Extension of the exclusivity period granted by the Altice France group to Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange
May 15, 2026
Press release
Paris, 15 May 2026
Extension of the exclusivity period granted by the Altice France group to Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange
On 17 April, Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange announced the submission of a new offer reflecting a total enterprise value of 20.35 billion euros for the Altice France assets under consideration.
The Altice France group had granted the Consortium with an initial exclusivity period until 15 May 2026. The parties are pursuing their constructive discussions and in this context Altice France has agreed to extend the exclusivity period until 5 June 2026.
At this stage, there is no certainty that these discussions will result in an agreement.
About Bouygues Telecom
A subsidiary of the Bouygues group, Bouygues Telecom is a global French telecommunications and digital services operator. In 2025, the company achieved a turnover of 8.1 billion euros, employs 10,700 people, and has 501 stores in France. Founded in 1994, Bouygues Telecom is committed to providing its individual customers, businesses, and public administrations with secure, innovative, and high-quality Fixed and Mobile communication services, as well as very high-speed internet services, by constantly developing its network and user experience. 27.1 million Mobile customers and 5.4 million Fixed customers trust Bouygues Telecom, the number 1 operator for WiFi and mobile internet connections according to nPerf in 2025, and number 1 for Mobile in dense areas according to ARCEP, in 2025. Its 4G network now covers 99% of the population, and its 5G network covers more than 19,900 municipalities and over 86% of the population. Bouygues Telecom's Enterprise division supports and helps grow a community of over 120,000 clients, including four out of five major CAC 40 accounts, by generalizing Very High Speed Broadband in France and facilitating the adoption of new uses such as unified communications, smart networks, and corporate mobility services, and by supporting the transformation of their digital infrastructures. Committed to reducing its carbon emissions, Bouygues Telecom aims to achieve -29.4% for scopes 1 and 2 and -17.5% for scope 3 by 2027, objectives approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). #OnEstFaitPourEtreEnsemble
To follow Bouygues Telecom news: corporate.bouyguestelecom.fr, on X: @ByTel_Corporate
Press contacts:
Maylis Carçabal: mca@bouygues.com - +33 (0)6 63 59 87 05
Anthony Colombani: ANCOLOMB@bouyguestelecom.fr - +33 (0)7 62 46 26 65
Stéphanie Brun : sbrun@bouyguestelecom.fr - +33 (0)6 47 47 15 76
About the iliad Group
Created in the early 1990s, the iliad Group is the inventor of the world’s first triple-play box and is now a major European telecoms player, standing out for its innovative, straightforward and attractive offerings. The Group is the parent of Free in France, iliad in Italy and Play in Poland, has over 17,700 employees serving 52 million subscribers, and generated €10.3 billion in revenue in 2025. In France, the Group is an integrated Ultra-Fast Broadband Fiber and Mobile operator and had 23.3 million subscribers at end- 2025. In Italy, where it launched its business in 2018 under the iliad brand, it is the country’s fourth-largest Mobile operator and at end-2025 had over 13.0 million subscribers. In Poland, the Group is an integrated convergent operator, and at end-2025 had 15.6 million subscribers. The iliad Group is in 2025 the Europe’s fifth-largest operator by number of retail Mobile subscribers (excluding M2M) and the fifth-largest Fixed Broadband operator. https://www.iliad.fr/en
Press contact
Isabelle Audap, Free-iliad Group - presse@iliad.fr - +33 (0)6 33 47 09 57
About Orange
Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. The Group aims to be the trusted partner for everyday digital life by providing individuals, businesses and communities with reliable connectivity and innovative services. As of the end of 2025, Orange connects 340 million customers (including MasOrange) across 26 countries and generated 40.4 billion euros in revenues.
As a trusted player, Orange leverages the excellence of its very high-speed broadband networks to deploy digital infrastructure in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Group is a European leader in fiber, with 100 million connectable households, and convergent offers. In France, Orange connects 34 million customers and was ranked No. 1 by the regulator Arcep for the quality of its mobile network for the 15th consecutive year. In Africa and the Middle East, the Group’s growth engine, Orange serves nearly 180 million customers and promotes digital and financial inclusion through its connected solutions.
Under the Orange Business brand, the Group supports companies in transforming their networks as well as in AI, trusted cloud and cybersecurity. Orange is also a major player in the wholesale market, where it has a leading global telecom infrastructure and significant capabilities for deploying and operating submarine cables. A committed innovator, Orange relies on 700 researchers and holds a portfolio of 11,000 patents.
Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA). More information: www.orange.com.
Orange and any other Orange product or service names mentioned in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited.
Press contacts:
Eric Fohlen-Weill, Orange; eric.fohlen-weill@orange.com; +33 (0)6 81 07 81 02
Tom Wright, Orange; tom.wright@orange.com; +33 (0)6 78 91 35 11
About SFR
SFR is the second-largest telecom operator in France, serving over 25 million retail customers, businesses, local authorities and operators.
As the oldest brand in the French telecom market and with a network of over 40 million fiber connections, SFR was the first operator in France to launch 3G, then 4G and now 5G. Today, it covers 99.9% of the population with 4G and 86% with 5G. SFR is also present across the entire country through its network of stores.
In 2024, SFR achieved revenues of 10 billion euros. SFR is a subsidiary of Altice France.
To follow the group's news on X: @AlticeFrance
Press contact:
Nicolas Chatin, SFR - nicolas.chatin@sfr.com – +33 (0)6 62 47 81 64
Disclaimer:
Prior to its release, this information was classified by Bouygues SA as inside information within the meaning of applicable regulations (Article 7.1 of EU Regulation 596/2014 of 16 April 2014).
Person responsible for notification: Didier Casas, General Counsel.
Prior to its release, this information was classified by Orange SA as inside information within the meaning of applicable regulations (Article 7.1 of EU Regulation 596/2014 of 16 April 2014).
Person responsible for notification: Nicolas Guérin, Secretary General.
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