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IHS Holding Limited reports developments as an independent owner, operator and developer of shared communications infrastructure focused on emerging markets. The company, known as IHS Towers, serves mobile network operators and operates across markets including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia.
Recurring company news covers operating and financial results, Form 20-F annual reporting, tower and colocation activity, fiber and other infrastructure revenue, leverage and cash flow commentary, governance updates and portfolio actions. Recent completed portfolio developments include the sale of the company’s stake in I-Systems, a Brazilian shared optical fiber network provider, and other market-level divestitures tied to its infrastructure footprint.
IHS Holding (NYSE: IHS) reported second quarter 2026 revenue from continuing operations of $428.6 million, up 10.4% year-on-year, while revenue from discontinued Latin American operations was $42.4 million, down 5.9%. Adjusted EBITDA was $245.3 million, a 1.3% decrease.
The Group recorded a $7.5 million loss versus a prior-year profit, mainly due to higher power costs and accelerated share-based expenses linked to the MTN merger agreement. ALFCF rose 5.9% to $57.1 million, cash from operations was $202.1 million, and capex fell 15.2% to $39.2 million. Consolidated net leverage was 2.8x, down 0.6x year-on-year.
IHS completed disposals of its Rwanda business, a 51% stake in I-Systems and its Latin American towers, and shareholders approved the proposed acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN Group. The portfolio ended the quarter with 37,672 towers, 55,205 tenants and a colocation rate of 1.47x.
IHS Towers (NYSE: IHS), through IHS Mauritius BR Limited, has completed the previously announced sale of its Latin America tower operations, including IHS Brazil (excluding I-Systems) and IHS Colombia with approximately 9,000 sites (as of March 31, 2026), to Macquarie Asset Management.
According to IHS Towers, completion of the transaction marks its exit from the Latin America region. Post-transaction, the company reports a portfolio of over 28,000 towers across five markets: Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia. J.P. Morgan acted as financial advisor to IHS Towers.
IHS Holding (NYSE: IHS) has completed the transfer of its South American wireless tower operations to Macquarie Asset Management, which acquired the assets on behalf of a privately managed infrastructure fund. The transaction covers more than 8,700 tower sites in Brazil and 250 sites in Colombia, previously owned by IHS Mauritius BR Limited, a subsidiary of IHS Holding.
According to Macquarie Asset Management, the acquired portfolio serves major telecom operators and will support expanding mobile coverage and capacity in Latin America. The deal broadens Macquarie’s Brazilian infrastructure footprint, while IHS Towers’ South American tower portfolio moves under new ownership.
IHS Towers (NYSE:IHS) published its 2025 Sustainability Report covering ESG progress from January 1 to December 31, 2025.
Highlights include a 21.4% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 kWh emissions intensity versus 2021, $8.2 million spent on community initiatives, no recordable employee work-related injuries or fatalities, and expanded digital skills and literacy programs across Africa and Latin America.
IHS (NYSE:IHS) reported first quarter 2026 results with revenue from continuing operations of $415.4 million, up 6.0% year-on-year, and revenue from discontinued Latam operations of $51.8 million, up 9.0%.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 6.4% to $268.7 million, income was $77.0 million, cash from operations $244.9 million, and ALFCF increased 15.8% to $173.5 million. Total capex was $41.4 million and consolidated net leverage was 2.9x.
Strategic actions included a proposed sale of IHS Towers to MTN Group at a $6.2 billion enterprise value, an agreed sale of Latin America towers for about $952 million, and completion of the sale of its 51.0% I-Systems stake for about $453 million.
IHS (NYSE:IHS) completed the sale of its 51.0% stake in I-Systems to TIM S.A., the owner of the remaining 49%. The transaction, previously announced on February 11, 2026, closed on May 7, 2026. J.P. Morgan advised IHS on the sale.
IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with the SEC on March 16, 2026. The report is available on the company investor website and on the SEC website.
The company will provide a free hard copy of the annual report with audited consolidated financial statements to shareholders upon written email request to investorrelations@ihstowers.com.
IHS (NYSE:IHS) reported full year 2025 revenue from continuing operations of $1,582.0m (up 3.6%), Adjusted EBITDA of $1,012.3m (up 9.0%) and ALFCF of $448.1m (up 47.3%).
Fourth quarter revenue from continuing operations was $397.8m, Adjusted EBITDA $249.8m, and ALFCF $86.5m. Consolidated net leverage was 3.1x. The company announced proposed divestments including a sale to MTN at an enterprise value of $6.2bn and other Latin America and I-Systems disposals.
IHS Holding Limited (NYSE:IHS) agreed to be acquired by MTN Group for $8.50 per share in an all-cash deal valuing IHS at an enterprise value of approximately $6.2 billion. The offer represents ~239% premium to the March 12, 2024 strategic review price and ~36% to 52-week VWAP.
The transaction is expected to close in 2026, is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, and will result in IHS becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of MTN if completed. Funding includes MTN and IHS cash contributions and rollover of MTN's ~24% stake.
Macquarie Asset Management agreed to acquire the South American wireless tower operations of IHS (NYSE: IHS) for an enterprise value of approximately R$3,550 million (US$685 million). The deal covers >8,500 sites in Brazil and 270 sites in Colombia and is expected to close later in 2026, subject to conditions.
The acquisition expands Macquarie’s digital infrastructure holdings in Brazil and Colombia and marks IHS’s exit from the Latam tower market.