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IHS Towers

IHS Towers

Telecom·USA·Exited 2026·Held 13yr
Entry
2013
Hold
13yr
Exit
2026

Who owns IHS Towers?

IHS Towers is an American Telecom company, now owned by MTN Group, which acquired it in 2026 from Wendel.

Hand-verified · updated 2026-09-30

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Wendel
Investor
Wendel
Wendel SE · 1995 · Buyout

Key facts

HQUSA
SectorTelecom
Websitewww.ihstowers.com
Key takeaways
  • ·Fully exited in 2026 to MTN Group.
  • ·Best return: 0.7x MOIC by Wendel (2026 exit).
Exit Type
Trade Sale
Buyer
MTN Group
MOIC
0.7x
Exit Year
2026

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Questions

Who owns IHS Towers?

IHS Towers is now owned by MTN Group, which acquired it in 2026 from Wendel.

When did MTN Group acquire IHS Towers?

MTN Group acquired IHS Towers in 2026, buying from Wendel.

Who did IHS Towers sell to?

Wendel sold IHS Towers to MTN Group in 2026 (Trade Sale), 0.7x return.

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