2004-05-25: Vivendi Universal announces sale of its interest in Kencell for $230 million

Vivendi Universal today announced that its subsidiary, VTI, has sold its 60% stake in Kencell, Kenya’s No. 2 mobile phone operator, for a cash sum of $230 million. The full amount was collected today.

The stake has been sold to Sameer Group, the shareholder that owns the other 40% of Kencell, Sameer Group having exercised its pre-emptive right.