According to Bloomberg, the following groups have shown interest in the sale:
Apax
EQT Partners
Providence Equity
Xavier Niel/ Goldman Sachs
Orascom
Liberty Global
left the process:
Bain Capital
Carlyle Group
The 800 lb gorilla is CVC who owns rival Sunrise. Although a merger was earlier attempted and refused by Swiss authorities, it seems another effort might be in the works.
