Nigerian telecoms group IHS Towers said on Monday it has agreed to
buy Brazilian telecoms infrastructure company Cell Site Solutions (CSS) from
Goldman Sachs and Centaurus Capital LP for an undisclosed amount, to expand in
Latin America.
The acquisition is part of IHSs strategy to become the a leading
owner, operator and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure in
emerging markets.
Brazils topography and compact urban areas, coupled with the
recent economic upturn, provide favorable macroeconomic factors for 4G and 5G
deployment, IHSs chairman and chief executive Sam Darwish said in a
statement.
The transaction, which was first reported by newspapers O Estado
de S.Paulo and Valor Econômico, is subject to regulatory approval, IHS added.
(Reuters)
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