British operator, VODAFONE, has taken over 90% control of its Swedish subsidiary, EUROPOLITAN, before it has even launched its take-over bid for shares that it still does not control. Since the announcement of its offer on 14 February, VODAFONE has seen its stake in the subsidiary grow from 88.3% to 90.1%, thus superseding the 90% threshold necessary for launching a compulsory withdrawal offer in order to recuperate unsold shares. The bid EUR 5.15 per share) is expected to be concluded by 7...