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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Simon English

Vodafone warns on profits and seeks e1 billion in cost cuts

NICK Read’s bit to transform Vodafone into a simpler, more dynamic business took a hit today as it warned that in some parts of Europe hyperinflation is leading to soaring costs.

Last week the CEO agreed to sell 50% of its mobile phone masts business to private equity, a deal welcomed by investors keen to see the sprawling company consolidate its assets.

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