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10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for Liberty Global (2026-11-03)

Liberty Global Ltd. reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, marked primarily by the consolidation of VodafoneZiggo following the completion of the acquisition of Vodafone's 50% interest on July 31, 2026. Consolidated revenue for Q3 2026 reached $1,920.6 million, an increase of 59.1% year-over-year from $1,207.1 million, driven by $785.2 million in acquisition contribution offset by organic decreases. Operating loss was $18.1 million compared to a loss of $8.0 million in Q3 2025. Net earnings attributable to Liberty Global shareholders stood at $457.9 million ($1.32 diluted EPS), benefiting from an income tax benefit of $652.3 million largely caused by a $709.3 million valuation allowance release in the Netherlands and a $121.6 million pre-tax gain on the previously held equity interest in VodafoneZiggo.

• Closed the VodafoneZiggo acquisition on July 31, 2026, paying €977.5 million ($1,125.8 million) in cash, issuing a 10% equity interest in Ziggo Group valued at $552.7 million to Vodafone, and recognizing a gain of $121.6 million on the previously held 50% equity stake.
• Total consolidated debt and finance lease obligations surged to $20,588.3 million at September 30, 2026, compared to $8,594.9 million as of December 31, 2025, reflecting the consolidation of VodafoneZiggo debt.
• Announced the pending VodafoneZiggo TowerCo Sale on September 8, 2026, to sell towers and rooftop assets for €669.0 million ($758.6 million) with closing expected in Q4 2026.

8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Liberty Global (2026-11-03)

On November 3, 2026, Liberty Global Ltd. furnished a Form 8-K under Items 2.02 and 7.01 announcing the release of its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The filing serves as the regulatory vehicle to furnish Exhibit 99.1 containing the Q3 2026 earnings press release in compliance with Regulation FD, with no direct financial statements reproduced inside the report body.

• Liberty Global Ltd. issued a press release on November 3, 2026, announcing operating and financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
• The disclosure was furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) via Exhibit 99.1.
• The filing was formally authorized and signed by Vice President Randy L. Lazzell.

8-K/A Financial Filing Analysis for Liberty Global (2026-10-13)

Liberty Global Ltd. filed Form 8-K/A amending its August 6, 2026 Current Report to provide historical and pro forma financial statements regarding its completed acquisition of Vodafone's 50% interest in VodafoneZiggo. On July 31, 2026, Ziggo Group B.V. (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Global) finalized the buyout of Vodafone Europe B.V. and Vodafone International's 50% equity stake and associated shareholder loans in VodafoneZiggo Group Holding B.V. Following the closing, Liberty Global owns 100% of VodafoneZiggo, while Vodafone holds a 10% non-controlling equity stake in Ziggo Group B.V. This amendment furnishes required audited and unaudited financial statements of VodafoneZiggo alongside unaudited pro forma combined financial statements for Liberty Global.

• On July 31, 2026, Liberty Global's indirect subsidiary, Ziggo Group B.V., completed the acquisition of Vodafone's 50% equity stake and shareholder loans in VodafoneZiggo Group Holding B.V., bringing Liberty Global's ownership of VodafoneZiggo to 100%.
• Vodafone retains a 10% non-controlling equity interest in Ziggo Group B.V. following the completion of the transaction.
• The filing provides historical audited financial statements of VodafoneZiggo for FY2024 and FY2025, plus unaudited pro forma combined financials for Liberty Global for FY2025 and H1 2026.

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