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Macquarie Buys Towers, Exits South America
17 Feb
Summary
- Macquarie will acquire over 8,500 sites in Brazil and 270 in Colombia.
- The $685 million deal marks IHS Towers' exit from the South American region.
- Macquarie anticipates further investment to support 5G network buildout.
Macquarie Asset Management has announced its agreement to purchase the wireless tower operations of IHS Holding in South America for an enterprise value of $685 million. The acquisition includes over 8,500 sites in Brazil and 270 sites in Colombia, owned by IHS Mauritius BR Limited.
This significant deal marks IHS Towers' strategic withdrawal from the Latin American region. Sam Darwish, chairman and CEO of IHS Towers, confirmed the company's exit from Latam.
Macquarie Asset Management stated that this acquisition will enhance its existing infrastructure portfolio in Brazil and Colombia. The company anticipates substantial future investments to support the ongoing 5G network buildout in both nations over the coming years. Macquarie's regional infrastructure interests already span digital infrastructure, waste management, transportation, and green energy sectors.
The transaction is anticipated to be finalized later in 2026, contingent upon the fulfillment of certain conditions.
