Telxius Acquisition, Valuation, Funding & Investors

Telxius was acquired by American Tower for $9.4B in June 2021.

Telxius acquisition price

$9.4B

Acquired by American Tower · Jun 2021

Telxius EBITDA multiple at acquisition

25.4x

EV/EBITDA · Jun 2021

Cumulative funding Telxius raised

$1.3B

across 1 funding round

Key investors in Telxius

Telxius Overview

About Telxius

Telxius is a telecommunications infrastructure company that has operated both cellular tower networks and a global submarine fiber-optic cable network. Its former tower business, Telxius Towers, operated approximately 30,722 communications sites across Germany, Spain, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Argentina, with particularly strong positions in Germany and Spain. Telxius's submarine cable network spans approximately 65,000 kilometers, connecting Europe, the Americas, and other global markets.


Founded

2016

HQ

SpainSpain

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Usage-based

Valuation

$3.7B (Feb 2017)

Telxius Acquisition

Telxius was acquired by American Tower for $9.4B on 2 June 2021.

The acquisition price implies a 25.4x EBITDA multiple.

Before the acquisition Telxius had raised $1.3B across 1 funding round.

Telxius Towers is a telecommunications tower company owned by Telefónica, comprising approximately 30,722 communications sites across Germany, Spain, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Argentina. The company operates as a leading tower infrastructure provider in Europe, with particularly strong presence in Germany (approximately 12,500 existing sites) and Spain (approximately 11,300 existing sites). American Tower Corporation announced the acquisition on January 13, 2021, agreeing to purchase Telxius Towers for €7.7 billion ($9.4 billion USD), making it a transformational deal that positioned American Tower as one of the largest independent communications infrastructure providers in Europe. The transaction was structured with closings in multiple tranches, with the first tranche of approximately 20,000 sites closing in June 2021 for €6.2 billion ($7.6 billion USD), followed by additional rooftop sites in subsequent quarters. American Tower funded the acquisition through a combination of equity offerings, minority stake sales (including a 30% stake in ATC Europe to CDPQ for approximately $1.92 billion), and debt financing. The deal implied an Enterprise Value to Adjusted EBITDA multiple of 25.4x, reflecting premium valuation multiples typical of European tower assets during the 5G infrastructure buildout period.

Telxius acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/EBITDA
2 Jun 2021Strategic M&A$9.4B25.4x

Telxius Valuation

Telxius is currently valued at $3.7B, based on its undisclosed-stage round in February 2017.

The $1.3B round was led by KKR.

Telxius valuation by funding round

Telxius valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Feb 2017Undisclosed stage$3.7B

Telxius Funding History

Telxius has raised a total of $1.3B across 1 funding round.

Telxius funding rounds

Telxius funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Feb 2017Undisclosed stageKKR (lead)$1.3B$3.7BTelxius is Telefónica's global telecommunications infrastructure company, owning nearly 16,000 telecommunication towers and managing an international network with approximately 65,000 kilometers of submarine fiber optic cables. On 20 February 2017, Telefónica agreed to sell up to 40% of Telxius to KKR for 1,275 million euros (12.75 euros per share), implying an enterprise value of 3,678 million euros and equity value of 3,188 million euros. Telefónica retained a controlling stake and continued consolidating Telxius in its accounts. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, valued the 40% stake at the midpoint of the indicative IPO range (12-15 euros per share) from Telxius's aborted IPO preparations. It was priced at 11.4 times Telxius's 2017 EBITDA. KKR and Telefónica planned to partner on developing telecom infrastructure amid growing demand for mobile data and internet connectivity.

Who has invested in Telxius?

1 investor has backed Telxius across its funding rounds, including KKR.

Lead investors include KKR.


Telxius Investors

Investors in Telxius by funding rounds participated
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Telxius Competitors

Telxius competitors include listed companies like KT, TIM Brasil and Sigenergy Technology Co, and private ones like FirstEnergy Transmission, Aecon Utilities Group and QGC.

Public and private companies comparable to Telxius
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
FirstEnergy TransmissionUnited StatesAkron, OHPrivate$1.9B-$12B6.3x
Aecon Utilities GroupCanadaTorontoPrivate-$80M$750M-
QGCAustraliaBrisbanePrivate--$9.5B-
KTSouth KoreaSouth KoreaPublicly listed$21B$4.7B$9.2B0.8x
TIM BrasilBrazilBrazilPublicly listed$5.2B$2.5B$9B2.1x
Sigenergy Technology CoChinaChinaPublicly listed$1.3B$504M$9.8B3.9x

Telxius Public Comps

Telxius is no longer listed, but its public comps include KT, TIM Brasil, Sigenergy Technology Co, Brookfield Renewable Partners, FiberHome, Antero Midstream, Dycom Industries, REC, Forgent Power Solutions and Viper Energy.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
KT$21B$4.7B0.7x0.8x3.2x3.5x
TIM Brasil$5.2B$2.5B2.2x2.1x4.5x4.2x
Sigenergy Technology Co$1.3B$504M7.4x3.9x19.6x12.7x
Brookfield Renewable Partners$6.4B$4.8B12.0x11.7x16.1x25.7x
FiberHome$3.7B$273M2.7x2.4x37.1x22.7x
Antero Midstream$1.3B$960M10.9x10.6x14.3x11.5x
Dycom Industries$5.5B$704M2.0x1.7x16.1x11.8x
REC$2.3B$2.2B27.3x25.9x28.2x27.7x

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Common questions about Telxius

When was Telxius founded?Telxius was founded in 2016.
Where is Telxius headquartered?Telxius is headquartered in Spain.
Is Telxius publicly listed?No, Telxius was acquired by American Tower in June 2021.
Who acquired Telxius?Telxius was acquired by American Tower in June 2021.
How much was Telxius acquired for?Telxius was acquired for $9.4B in June 2021.
What is Telxius' valuation?Telxius was last valued at $3.7B in its undisclosed-stage round in February 2017.
How much funding has Telxius raised?Telxius has raised $1.3B across 1 funding round.
What was Telxius' last funding round?Telxius' last funding round was a $1.3B undisclosed-stage round in February 2017, led by KKR.
Who are Telxius' investors?Telxius' investors include KKR.
Which companies are comparable to Telxius?Companies comparable to Telxius include FirstEnergy Transmission, Aecon Utilities Group, QGC, KT, TIM Brasil and Sigenergy Technology Co.

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