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Centric Fiber Expands Network with Strategic Acquisition of Regional Fiber Provider

Acquisition Fiber Optic Network announced Houston, United States Nov 15, 2025
USD75M
Deal Value

Centric Fiber acquired RuralConnect Fiber to expand its network infrastructure and service offerings in underserved rural areas. The acquisition will enable Centric Fiber to provide high-speed internet access to more customers.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

Ara Infrastructure has committed additional capital to support the execution of Centric Fiber’s significant pipeline of contracted projects and backlog, as well as new growth opportunities. "Ara Partners had approximately $6.6 billion of assets under management. As of June 30, 2025

Location
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Centric Fiber has established a leading position in contracted fiber-to-the-home high-speed internet services for large single-family master planned communities. Centric Fiber partners with prominent developers and builders to provide fiber services to residential customers across Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
Announcement
November 19, 2025
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
A
Ara Partners buyer

"Ara Partners , a global private equity and infrastructure investment firm focused on industrial decarbonization, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority controlling stake in Centric Fiber"

C
Centric Fiber seller

"Ara Partners , a global private equity and infrastructure investment firm focused on industrial decarbonization, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority controlling stake in Centric Fiber"

K
Kirkland & Ellis LLP advisor

"Ara was advised by Kirkland & Ellis LLP"

R
RBC Capital Markets advisor

"Ara was advised by Kirkland & Ellis LLP and RBC Capital Markets."

S
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP advisor

"Centric was advised by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP"

G
Guggenheim Securities, LLC advisor

"Centric was advised by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Guggenheim Securities, LLC."

high quality Enriched Feb 19, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Nov 15, 2025
Signed
Closed

Market Context

This deal is part of the Fiber Optic Network sector in United States.
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