TPG Sells Fibre Infrastructure to Vocus for A$5.25B in Transformative Deal

October 15, 2024
TPG Sells Fibre Infrastructure to Vocus for A$5.25B in Transformative Deal
  • TPG Telecom has signed a binding Share Purchase Agreement to sell its non-mobile fibre infrastructure and fixed business assets to Vocus Group for A$5.25 billion.

  • The transaction includes TPG's fibre network, its Enterprise, Government, and Wholesale fixed business, as well as a submarine cable from Sydney to Guam.

  • TPG CEO Inaki Berroeta emphasized that this deal simplifies their operating model and unlocks significant value from fixed infrastructure assets.

  • Upon completion of the sale, TPG is expected to receive net cash proceeds between A$4.65 billion and A$4.75 billion, which will be directed towards capital management and investments.

  • The deal is anticipated to close in the second half of 2025, pending necessary regulatory approvals.

  • This acquisition will enable Vocus to control over 50,000 kilometers of fibre, connecting around 20,000 buildings and 15,000 kilometers of international submarine cables.

  • Vocus interim CEO Jarrod Nink described the agreement as transformative for the company, enhancing competition within the Australian telecommunications sector.

  • The merger of TPG's assets with Vocus's existing network is expected to create significant opportunities for customer service improvements.

  • Despite the sale, TPG will retain its mobile radio network, consumer and enterprise mobile business, and fixed retail business, including fixed wireless services.

  • As part of the agreement, Vocus will provide network services back to TPG for A$130 million annually for at least 15 years.

  • Following the announcement of the sale, TPG's shares experienced a decline, closing at A$4.88.

  • The agreement follows renewed discussions between TPG and Vocus about the sale, which had been paused nearly a year prior.

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