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IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS), also referred to as IHS Towers, regularly issues news updates covering its financial performance, operational developments and strategic initiatives across its emerging market footprint. The company describes itself as one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, with a significant focus on Nigeria and other markets in Latin America and Africa.
News releases from IHS Holding Limited frequently include quarterly financial results, such as revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Levered Free Cash Flow, along with commentary on organic growth, tower and tenant counts, colocation rates and lease amendments. These updates often explain how factors like foreign exchange movements, particularly in the Nigerian Naira, and changes in power indexation influence reported results.
In addition to earnings announcements, the company publishes news on strategic and operational actions. Examples in recent communications include agreements to dispose of operations in specific countries, such as the sale of IHS Rwanda Limited to Paradigm Tower Ventures, and new site agreements in Brazil that expand partnerships with mobile network operators. The company also reports on financing arrangements, such as revolving credit facilities and term credit facilities, and governance matters, including annual general meeting outcomes and board-related announcements.
Investors and observers reviewing IHS (IHS) news can expect a mix of earnings releases, transaction announcements, portfolio updates, capital structure developments and information on the operating environment in key markets. This news flow provides context on how the company manages its tower portfolio, relationships with mobile network operators and exposure to emerging market currencies.
IHS Towers reported a 12.1% revenue increase for Q4 2021, reaching $415.6 million. Full-year revenue rose 12.6% to $1.58 billion. Despite a $72.3 million loss in Q4, Adjusted EBITDA improved to $216.6 million with a 52.1% margin. Cash from operations was $190.2 million, while recurring levered free cash flow (RLFCF) decreased by 40.5% to $87.9 million. Strategic partnerships were established in Egypt, and acquisitions in Brazil and South Africa were completed, expanding IHS's footprint to over 31,000 towers across nine countries.
IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) will release its financial results for the three-month and full-year periods ending December 31, 2021, on March 15, 2022, at 6 am ET. A conference call to discuss these results will follow the same day at 8:30 am ET. Participants can join by dialing +1 646 664 1960 (U.S./Canada) or +44 20 3936 2999 (UK/International) with passcode 955442. The earnings results will also be available via the Earnings Materials section of the company’s website.
IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) has appointed Colby Synesael as Senior Vice President of Communications, effective March 1, 2022. Based in New York City, he will enhance the Group's Investor Relations and Communications & Sustainability initiatives, reporting to the CFO. This move aligns with IHS's strategy to fortify its senior management after its recent leadership additions. Synesael, a veteran analyst, brings valuable industry insight to drive shareholder value.
Grupo Torresur (GTS) has reached an agreement to sell its subsidiary, São Paulo Cinco Locação de Torres Ltda. (SP5), to IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) for US$315 million. Following the sale, GTS will manage approximately 2,800 towers in Brazil through its remaining subsidiary, São Paulo Locação de Torres Ltda. (SPT). GTS's Chairman, Jimmy Eisenstein, emphasized the strategic importance of this sale in enhancing infrastructure in underserved regions. The deal is anticipated to close in Q1 2022, pending regulatory approvals.
IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) has appointed Sandile Msimango as the new Vice President and CEO of IHS South Africa. This strategic move follows IHS's acquisition of 5,709 telecommunications towers from Mobile Telephone Networks in South Africa, which will establish IHS as the largest independent tower operator in the country. Msimango brings over twenty years of experience, specifically in mergers and acquisitions, and has a robust background in the telecommunications sector, enhancing IHS's leadership as it navigates expansion in South Africa.
IHS Towers (NYSE: IHS) and UNICEF announced a three-year partnership on International Day of Education to support the Giga initiative, aiming to connect every school to the internet. With a commitment of $4.5 million, IHS will help map school connectivity globally, highlighting infrastructure gaps and attracting investment in underserved areas. The Giga initiative has already mapped over one million schools in 42 countries, addressing the digital divide that affects more than a third of the world's population. This collaboration aims to improve access to educational resources and economic opportunities for young people worldwide.
IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) has announced the acquisition of São Paulo Cinco Locação de Torres Ltda. from Grupo Torresur for US$315 million. This deal adds 2,115 telecommunication towers to IHS's portfolio, bringing its total to approximately 7,000 towers in Brazil. Expected revenue and adjusted EBITDA from the acquisition are US$38 million and US$36 million respectively in the first year. The acquisition is part of IHS's strategy to strengthen its presence in Latin America and is set to close in Q1 2022, pending regulatory approval.
IHS Holding Limited (NYSE:IHS) has appointed Bill Bates as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. Bill will oversee the Group's strategy and mergers and acquisitions, directly reporting to CEO Sam Darwish. With over 20 years in telecommunications, including experience at Brookfield Asset Management and SBA Communications, Bill is expected to drive growth opportunities for IHS. This appointment aligns with IHS's momentum following its NYSE listing in October, aimed at establishing IHS as a leader in emerging market telecom infrastructure.
IHS Holding Limited has signed agreements to acquire 5,709 telecommunication towers in South Africa from Mobile Telephone Networks (MTN) for cash consideration of ZAR6.4 billion. The transaction is expected to generate approximately $220 million in revenue and $80 million in Adjusted EBITDA in the first full year. This move positions IHS as the largest independent tower operator in South Africa, enhancing its commitment to telecommunications infrastructure across Africa. IHS will own 70% of the new business, with the remainder held by a B-BBEE consortium.
IHS Holding Limited (NYSE:IHS) has successfully closed the acquisition of a 51% stake in FiberCo Soluções de Infraestrutura S.A. from TIM S.A. This move marks IHS's entry into the Brazilian fiber market, acquiring TIM’s secondary network assets covering 6.4 million homes. I-Systems, the new entity formed, is projected to generate approximately US$57 million in revenue in its first operational year. IHS will invest a total of approximately BRL1,679 million into I-Systems for growth.