Recent Updates — IHS
IHS Holding Limited announced on August 25, 2026, that it agreed to sell an additional $200 million principal amount of its 7.875% Senior Notes due 2030 in a private placement at 101.75% of par, generating gross proceeds of approximately $207.9 million. The company simultaneously issued a conditional notice to redeem all $200 million outstanding of its 5.625% Senior Notes due 2026 at 100% of principal plus accrued interest on September 9, 2026. Proceeds from the new issuance are intended to fund this redemption and pay related fees. The new notes settle on or around September 9, 2026, and will consolidate with existing $550 million of the same series after a Regulation S lock-up period. IHS Holding Limited operates in the telecommunications infrastructure industry, specializing in the ownership and management of cell tower assets.
IHS Holding Limited filed its condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The company reported revenue of $844.0 million and income from continuing operations of $52.0 million. Key strategic developments included the disposal of I-Systems Soluções de Infraestrutura S.A. in May 2026 and the sale of its Latin American tower operations to Macquarie Asset Management in August 2026. Additionally, an amendment letter dated July 17, 2026 modified the margin on a US$200 million term credit facility with Standard Chartered Bank. IHS Holding Limited operates as a telecommunications infrastructure company that owns and manages tower assets across Africa and Latin America.
IHS Holding Limited reported second quarter 2026 financial results, announcing revenue from continuing operations of $428.6 million, a 10.4% year-over-year increase driven by favorable foreign exchange movements and organic growth. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 1.3% to $245.3 million due to inorganic headwinds from recent disposals and higher power generation costs. The company completed the disposal of its Latin American tower operations to Macquarie Asset Management in August 2026 and finalized the sale of its I-Systems stake to TIM S.A. in May 2026. Shareholders approved the acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN Group at an Extraordinary General Meeting, with closing expected in 2026 subject to remaining conditions. The company operates as one of the largest independent owners and developers of shared communications infrastructure globally.
IHS Holding Limited completed the sale of its Latin America tower operations to Macquarie Asset Management on August 7, 2026, marking the company's exit from the region. The transaction includes IHS Brazil 1 and IHS Colombia assets, comprising approximately 9,000 sites as of March 31, 2026, excluding I-Systems following a prior stake sale to TIM S.A. J.P. Morgan served as financial advisor for the deal originally announced on February 17, 2026. This strategic divestiture significantly alters the company's geographic footprint and asset base. IHS Holding Limited is one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in emerging markets.