T-Mobile Dials Up A Major Broadband Expansion: Teams With KKR To Acquire Metronet
T-Mobile Dials Up A Major Broadband Expansion: Teams With KKR To Acquire Metronet
T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) signed a deal with KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) to form a joint venture (JV) that will acquire Metronet's broadband infrastructure, residential fiber operations, and customer base.
T-Mobile US，Inc.(纳斯达克：TMUS)与KKR & Co. Inc. (纽交所：KKR)签署协议，成立一家合资公司(JV)，并将收购Metronet的宽带基础设施、住宅光纤运营和客户基础。
At closing, T-Mobile plans to invest about $4.9 billion for a 50% stake in the joint venture, acquiring Metronet's residential fiber operations and customers, and funding the JV.
在交割完成时，万亿.Mobile计划投资约49亿美元，获得合资公司50%的股份，并收购Metronet的住宅光纤运营和客户，并为合资公司提供资金。
Metronet serves over 2 million homes and businesses across 17 states with its advanced fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) platform.
Metronet通过其先进的光纤到户(FTTH)平台，为17个州的超过200万个家庭和企业提供服务。
The JV will also acquire Oak Hill Capital's stake, with Oak Hill re-investing to maintain a minority position and founder John Cinelli retaining a minority stake post-closure.
合资公司还将收购Oak Hill Capital的股份，Oak Hill将重新投资以保持少数股权，创始人约翰·辛尼利将在交割后保留少数股份。
The JV will enhance T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet, which already serves 5 million households, and its fiber partnerships, meeting rising demand for faster, reliable broadband.
合资公司将增强t-Mobile的5G家庭互联网业务，该业务已经服务了500万个家庭，并加强其光纤合作伙伴关系，以满足对更快、更可靠宽带服务的需求。
The transaction is set to close in 2025, pending standard closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
本交易预计将在2025年完成，取决于常规交割条件和监管审批。
Post-deal closure, Metronet will become a wholesale provider, and T-Mobile will take over its residential fiber operations and customers.
交易完成后，Metronet将成为一个批发提供商，并由t-Mobile接管其住宅光纤运营和客户。
Moreover, Metronet will be self-funding and aims to reach 6.5 million homes by 2030, with no further capital contributions expected from T-Mobile.
此外，Metronet将自筹资金，并计划到2030年向650万个家庭提供服务，t-Mobile将不再进一步作出贡献。
Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile, said, "Metronet is the perfect partner for T-Mobile as a leader in fiber solutions with an incredibly fast build pace, and a top-notch management team. Together with KKR's strong heritage of corporate partnership and global fiber franchise, we will further expand the Un-carrier's fiber footprint and deliver real value and choice to customers while addressing a growing demand for fast and reliable broadband."
t-Mobile的首席执行官迈克·西弗特(Mike Sievert)表示:"Metronet是t-Mobile的完美合作伙伴，是光纤解决方案领域的领导者，建设速度极快，管理团队一流。与KKR在企业合作伙伴关系和全球光纤特许经营方面的强大历史背景一起，我们将进一步扩大非运营商的光纤业务，在为客户提供真正的价值和选择的同时，满足了快速和可靠宽带日益增长的需求。"
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (NASDAQ:PKW) and Simplify Exchange Traded Funds Simplify Next Intangible Value Index ETF (BATS:NXTV).
投资者可以通过Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (纳斯达克：PKW)和Simplify Exchange Traded Funds Simplify Next Intangible Value Index ETF (BATS：NXTV)来参与股票投资。
Also Read: T-Mobile's Game-Changing $4.4 Billion Deal With U.S. Cellular Sets New Record Highs
也可参见：t-Mobile与美国电信的创纪录44亿美元合同创下新高
Price Action: TMUS shares are down 0.25% at $176.12 at the last check Wednesday.
截至上周三最后交易时，TMUS股价下跌0.25%，报176.12美元。
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