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Macquarie Asset Management acquires IHS Towers in South America

PRIVATEAug 07, 2026•2 days ago

Acquiring Company

Macquarie Asset Management

Acquired Company

IHS Holding

New York

OmahaHardwareHealth CareMedical

Description

Macquarie Asset Management has completed its acquisition of IHS Towers’ South American operations, including over 8,700 wireless tower sites in Brazil and 250 in Colombia. This acquisition strengthens Macquarie's position as a long-term investor in the digital infrastructure sector. The deal is part of their strategy to expand within emerging markets.

Company Information

Company

Macquarie Asset Management

Location

New York, United States

About

Macquarie Asset Management (“MAM”) provides specialist investment solutions to clients across a range of capabilities including infrastructure & renewables, real estate, agriculture, transportation finance, private credit, equities, fixed income, and multi-asset solutions. As of March 31, 2021, the MAM business had $US427 billion of assets under management. MAM has over 1,900 staff operating across 20 markets in Australia, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. MAM, through its affiliates, has been managing assets for institutional and retail investors since 1980 in Australia and in the United States, retail investors recognize the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie family of funds as one of the longest-standing mutual fund families, with more than 80 years in existence. This press release does not constitute an advertisement or an offer to sell any security or the solicitation of any offer to buy an interest in MIP V or any existing or future fund or investment vehicle managed or advised by MAM and/or its affiliates or any other security. None of the entities referred to in this press release is an authorised deposit-taking institution for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 (MBL). MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of that entity.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired IHS Holding?

IHS Holding was acquired by Macquarie Asset Management, based in New York. The deal was reported on August 7, 2026. Macquarie Asset Management is privately held.

When did Macquarie Asset Management acquire IHS Holding?

Macquarie Asset Management's acquisition of IHS Holding was reported on August 7, 2026. Macquarie Asset Management has completed its acquisition of IHS Towers’ South American operations, including over 8,700 wireless tower sites in Brazil and 250 in Colombia. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does IHS Holding do?

IHS Holding is a telecommunications infrastructure provider that operates telecom tower infrastructure across emerging markets. It offers mobile operators shared access to critical network assets while managing the complexities of capital expenditure. It is publicly traded (IHS), operating in Hardware, and is based in Omaha.