Analysis: increased control of British telecoms group means Patrick Drahi is one step away from possible deal

Patrick Drahi’s move to increase his control of BT puts him potentially just one step away from triggering a full takeover of the British telecoms business, although the billionaire will now have to wait six more months before he can seal the deal.

Drahi, who informed BT’s chair, Adam Crozier, that he had upped his stake to 18% after the stock market closed on Monday, can continue to increase his control, snapping up more stock, but under UK rules cannot mount a full takeover bid until 15 June.

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