IHS Towers (NYSE: IHS) exits I-Systems with 51% Brazil stake sale to TIM
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
IHS Holding Limited, through its subsidiary IHS Fiber Brasil, has completed the sale of its 51.0% stake in Brazilian fiber company I-Systems Soluções de Infraestrutura S.A. to TIM S.A., which already owned the remaining 49% of I-Systems.
The transaction exits IHS from this shared optical fiber network venture in Brazil while it continues to focus on its tower portfolio of over 37,000 towers across seven emerging markets, including Brazil, Nigeria and South Africa. J.P. Morgan acted as financial advisor to IHS Towers.
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IHS exits Brazilian fiber JV, sharpening focus on tower assets.
IHS Towers completed the sale of its 51.0% stake in Brazilian fiber provider I-Systems to partner TIM S.A., which already held 49%. This consolidates I-Systems fully under TIM and removes the joint-venture exposure from IHS’s portfolio.
The move aligns with IHS’s description as a tower-focused company with over 37,000 towers across seven emerging markets. Without disclosed consideration, investors can mainly view this as a strategic simplification toward core tower infrastructure, while future filings may clarify any financial impact.
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Annual Report on Form 20-F regulatory
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2026
Commission File Number: 001-40876
IHS Holding Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
1 Cathedral Piazza
123 Victoria Street
London SW1E 5BP
United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
On May 07, 2026, IHS Holding Limited issued a press release announcing the completion of the sale of its 51.0% stake in I-Systems to TIM S.A, a copy of which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K.
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of IHS Holding Limited, dated May 07, 2026 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| IHS Holding Limited | ||
| Date: May 07, 2026 | By: | /s/ Steve Howden |
| Steve Howden | ||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
IHS Towers Completes Sale of its 51.0% Stake in I-Systems to TIM S.A.
May 07, 2026, London/São Paulo: IHS Fiber Brasil – Cessão de Infraestruturas Ltda, part of IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers” or the “Company”), one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has completed the sale, as announced on February 11, 2026, of its 51% stake in I-Systems Soluções de Infraestrutura S.A. (“I-Systems”), a specialist provider of shared optical fiber networks in Brazil, to TIM S.A. (“TIM”), the owner of the remaining 49% of I-Systems.
J.P. Morgan acted as financial advisor to IHS Towers.
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About IHS Towers: IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is solely focused on the emerging markets. The Company has over 37,000 towers across its seven markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia. For more information, please email: communications@ihstowers.com or visit: www.ihstowers.com
About TIM S.A: Evolving together with respect and courage, transforming technology into freedom”. This is TIM’s purpose. The company has been operating in Brazil for over 25 years and is leading important market movements and bringing digital transformation to the different areas of society. TIM has the largest 5G coverage in the country and is the only one that reaches all cities with its 4G network, in line with its leading attitude and slogan: “Imagine the possibilities.” The company’s evolution is always backed by a commitment to the best environmental, social, and governance practices. This makes it the first and only company in the telecommunications sector to be included in all sustainability portfolios on the Brazilian stock exchange: the Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE B3), the Carbon Efficient Index (ICO2 B3), IDIVERSA B3, and IGPTW B3. For more information, visit www.tim.com.br.
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This document contains forward-looking statements, including regarding the closing of future transactions. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by relevant safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements (or their equivalent) of any applicable jurisdiction, including those contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this document may be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “commits,” “projects,” “contemplates," “believes,” “estimates,” “forecast,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. You should read this press release and the documents that we reference in this press release with the understanding that our actual future results, performance and achievements may be materially different from what we expect. Further information on such assumptions, risks and uncertainties is available in our filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by applicable law, we do not assume, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.
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FAQ
What transaction did IHS (IHS) announce in this Form 6-K?
IHS Holding Limited announced it has completed the sale of its 51.0% stake in I-Systems to TIM S.A.. I-Systems is a specialist provider of shared optical fiber networks in Brazil, and TIM already owned the remaining 49% stake.
Who bought IHS Holding Limited’s 51.0% stake in I-Systems?
TIM S.A. purchased IHS Holding Limited’s 51.0% stake in I-Systems Soluções de Infraestrutura S.A.. TIM previously held the other 49% of I-Systems, so this transaction gives TIM full ownership of the Brazilian shared optical fiber network provider.
How does the I-Systems sale affect IHS Towers’ business focus?
The completed sale removes IHS’s equity stake in the I-Systems fiber venture, while the company emphasizes its core as a tower operator. IHS Towers highlights having over 37,000 towers across seven emerging markets, reinforcing its primary focus on shared communications infrastructure.
In which markets does IHS Towers operate after the I-Systems sale?
IHS Towers reports operating over 37,000 towers across seven emerging markets: Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia. The I-Systems sale relates specifically to a Brazilian fiber network venture and does not change this listed geographic footprint.
Who advised IHS Towers on the sale of its I-Systems stake?
J.P. Morgan acted as financial advisor to IHS Towers on the sale of its 51.0% stake in I-Systems to TIM S.A. This indicates a structured process for the transaction, although the filing does not disclose financial terms or valuation details.
Does the document include any forward-looking statements from IHS (IHS)?
Yes. The document includes a forward-looking statements section referencing safe harbor provisions under U.S. securities laws. It notes that statements about future transactions and trends are inherently uncertain and directs readers to IHS’s Form 20-F for further risk information.