Macquarie Asset Management acquires IHS Towers' Latin America wireless tower portfolio
Type: Acquisition · Technology: Telecom · Country: Brazil, Colombia · Value: $952M · Announced: 2026-08-07
Macquarie Asset Management completed the acquisition of IHS Towers' Latin America wireless tower portfolio on 2026-08-07. The transaction covers more than 8,700 tower sites in Brazil and 250 sites in Colombia, totaling roughly 8,950 assets. The deal was valued at an enterprise value of approximately $952 million. The acquisition expands Macquarie's telecom infrastructure footprint in Brazil, a market highlighted for strong demand for connectivity and long‑term investment in critical services. The purchase follows IHS Towers' pending sale of its African assets to MTN Group, underscoring a strategic split of its global portfolio. No financial advisors or legal counsel were disclosed in the announcement.
Counterparties
- IHS Towers (Seller)
- Macquarie Asset Management (Buyer)
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