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EQT Infrastructure and Stonepeak to acquire DELTA Fiber
With 20,000 new connections per month, DELTA Fiber today is one of the largest and fastest growing fiber companies in the Netherlands and is on its way to reaching one million connections by the end of 2021. DELTA Fiber benefits from a rapid growth in data consumption and an increased demand for fast and stable internet. The Company's new network rollout will be based on the latest fiber technology (XGS-PON) that enables speeds up to 10 Gbps. This is the prelude to its 25G-PON technology that enables speeds up to 25 Gbps.
DELTA Fiber will benefit from EQT's and Stonepeak's significant combined expertise in the digital infrastructure sector and vast track record in fiber rollout across the Netherlands and Europe . Both parties are committed to investing significantly in the continued digitalization of the Dutch society by accelerating nationwide B2C and B2B FTTH connectivity in suburban and rural areas. Moreover, the Company's fiber broadband is more sustainable and energy efficient than the legacy networks, with approximately 40-60 percent lower energy consumption.
Together, EQT Infrastructure and Stonepeak will support DELTA Fiber and its management team in its ambition to reach a footprint of two million fiber connections by 2025, thereby covering a quarter of the country. The Company will also be supported by a strong advisory board with seasoned industry experts who possess broad expertise within digital infrastructure and FTTH rollout.
Matthias Fackler , Partner within EQT Infrastructure's Advisory Team, said, "We are deeply impressed by DELTA Fiber's management and employees' strong performance over the past few years. EQT Infrastructure is excited to support their continued journey of digitizing the Netherlands by providing high quality broadband infrastructure to Dutch households and businesses. EQT Infrastructure shares this vision with Stonepeak whose vast experience in the digital infrastructure space makes them an ideal partner to support DELTA Fiber in its next phase of evolution and growth."
Brian McMullen , Senior Managing Director at Stonepeak, said, "Stonepeak has long recognized the mission critical nature of broadband in today's society and we look forward to working with Marco and the team to accelerate the additional rollout of DELTA Fiber's network across the Netherlands . We are delighted to partner with a like-minded peer in EQT Infrastructure on this transaction, which will accelerate DELTA Fiber's ability to connect households throughout the country with reliable broadband."
Cyrus Gentry , Managing Director at Stonepeak, added, "DELTA Fiber, with its unique asset base and industry-leading management team, represents a compelling investment opportunity that will complement Stonepeak's existing global portfolio of residential broadband-focused platforms."
Marco Visser , CEO of DELTA Fiber, said, "Two leading international investors joining DELTA Fiber confirms our success in recent years. That EQT is choosing to invest in our company again, together with Stonepeak, shows confidence in our ambitious plans for the future. Together they provide us with a solid foundation for further growth."
The transaction is subject to customary conditions and approvals. It is expected to close in December 2021 . With the acquisition of a stake in DELTA Fiber, EQT Infrastructure V is expected to be 60-65 percent invested (including closed and/or signed investments, announced public offers, if applicable, and less any expected syndication).
Contacts
EQT Press Office, press@eqtpartners.com +46 8 506 55 334
Stonepeak, Kate Beers , beers@stonepeakpartners.com +1 646-540-522
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