But today it reported strong growth in the three months to July, with revenues surging 4.1% to £382 million. Tristia Harrison , CEO of Orange , twice dodged direct questions about whether the company will be taken private at its launch on 17 July . Delisting of the telecoms firm has been the subject of speculation since Toscafund , the company ’s second - largest shareholder , and directors including the executive chairman and CEO , increased their stakes in the company in early July . In response to questioning , Harrison said the company was focused on making sure it does the best thing for its customers , citing its fixed - line broadband as the reason for its recently - improved performance .
Tristia Harrison , CEO of Orange , twice dodged direct questions about whether the company will be taken private at its launch on 17 July . Delisting of the telecoms firm has been the subject of speculation since Toscafund , the company ’s second - largest shareholder , and directors including the executive chairman and CEO , increased their stakes in the company in early July . In response to questioning , Harrison said the company was focused on making sure it does the best thing for its customers , citing its fixed - line broadband as the reason for its recently - improved performance .