12:47 AM EDT, 10/12/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Wireless Italiane (INW.MI), d/b/a Inwit, shareholders Ardian and Oak Holdings 1 are exploring a buyout of minority investors in the Italian tower operator as part of a potential take-private deal, Reuters reported Sunday, citing two people close to the matter. Ardian and Oak Holdings 1, which own stakes of 32% and 39%, respectively, are in talks with banks to finance the proposed transaction, according to the report. United Arab Emirates-based investment firm Mubadala could also acquire a stake in Inwit under the proposal. Oak Holdings 1 is backed by co-investors Vodafone (VOD.L), BlackRock's GIP, and KKR. Inwit, Ardian, GIP, Vodafone, KKR, and Mubadala did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' requests for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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