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Macquarie Capital and partners complete transaction to create one of the largest independent telecommunications tower companies in the Philippines

Acquisition Telecom announced Philippines Sep 16, 2024

Macquarie Capital and its partners, including Stonepeak, Manila Electric Company, and Global Network Inc., have completed a transaction to merge PhilTower Consortium Inc. and Miescor Infrastructure Development Corporation, creating one of the largest independent telecommunications tower companies in the Philippines. This new entity will manage a portfolio of over 3,300 operational towers and a pipeline of more than 2,100 committed orders, aiming to meet the country's growing demand for connectivity and digital infrastructure. Macquarie Capital, a shareholder in PhilTower since 2021, also supported PhilTower's acquisition of up to 1,350 telecommunications towers from Globe Telecom Inc. as part of this strategic consolidation.

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Deal Analysis

Macquarie Capital, a long-term shareholder in PhilTower, has orchestrated a significant consolidation in the Philippine telecom tower sector. Partnering with infrastructure specialist Stonepeak, Manila Electric Company, and Global Network Inc., they've merged PhilTower with Miescor Infrastructure Development Corporation. This creates an independent tower company with over 3,300 operational sites and a pipeline of more than 2,100 new orders. Macquarie Capital's involvement extended beyond its existing stake, having also supported PhilTower's acquisition of up to 1,350 towers from Globe Telecom as part of this strategic build-out. The combined entity is now set to meet the country's growing need for digital connectivity.
  • Merger creates an entity with over 3,300 operational towers.
  • New company holds a pipeline of 2,100+ committed tower orders.
  • Macquarie Capital, a PhilTower shareholder since 2021, also backed the acquisition of up to 1,350 Globe Telecom towers.
  • Stonepeak, a leading international infrastructure investment firm, joins the investor group.

Timeline

Announced
Sep 16, 2024
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