Acquiring Company
Zayo Group Holdings
Acquired Company
Crown Castle Fiber Solutions
Madhya Pradesh
PennsylvaniaTelecommunicationsHardwareDescription
Zayo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Crown Castle's Fiber Solutions business for approximately $4.25 billion. This acquisition will enhance Zayo's fiber network, allowing it to expand reach and improve connectivity solutions. Following the transaction, Zayo will cover more than 70,000 on-net locations. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory review.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed