LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Vodafone on Thursdayconfirmed it was in discussions with Verizon Communications Inc regarding the possible disposal of its 45 percent stakein their U.S. joint venture Verizon Wireless.
Reuters reported first in April that Verizon had hiredadvisers for a possible $100 billion bid and was contemplating aroughly 50:50 cash and stock offer for the 45 percent stake inVerizon Wireless it does not already own.