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Vodafone ups Airtel stake

LONDON—Vodafone Group plc acquired an additional 2.2-percent stake in Spanish wireless partner Airtel Movil S.A. following the exercise of a put option held by Torreal S.A. The purchase increases Vodafone’s interest in Airtel to 93.8 percent.

Vodafone purchased controlling stakes in Airtel last year.

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