Vodafone shares are up 16.5% since March 5th when the financial press commented on a potential deal that would see Verizon Communications acquire Vodafone’s 45% stake in US joint venture Verizon Wireless.
The Sunday Times has suggested Vodafone could net $153bn while Bloomberg reports a possible $115bn. A mid-point of $125bn (£82bn) compares to Vodafone’s current market cap of £92bn.