{"id":3222,"date":"2016-06-27T17:19:00","date_gmt":"2016-06-27T17:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liquid.tech\/?post_type=news&#038;p=3222"},"modified":"2024-08-01T09:15:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T09:15:27","slug":"liquid_intelligent_technologies_and_rbh_announce_agreement_to_acquire_neotel","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/liquid.tech\/about-us\/news\/liquid_intelligent_technologies_and_rbh_announce_agreement_to_acquire_neotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Liquid Intelligent Technologies and RBH announce agreement to acquire Neotel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>&#8220;Creating the first pan-African fibre player&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/liquid.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20160627_1344201-1024x820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3216\" width=\"198\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/liquid.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20160627_1344201-1024x820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/liquid.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20160627_1344201-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/liquid.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20160627_1344201-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/liquid.tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/20160627_1344201.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Liquid Intelligent Technologies&nbsp;announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire South African communications network operator Neotel. The shareholders of Neotel \u2013Tata Communications of India and minority shareholders led by Nexus Connexion (Nexus) \u2013 have agreed for Liquid Intelligent Technologies to acquire Neotel for ZAR 6.55bn. Liquid Intelligent Technologies is partnering with Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH), a South African investment group, which has committed to take a 30% equity stake in Neotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is transformative and will create the largest pan-African broadband network. Through a single access point, businesses across Africa will be able to access 40 000kms of cross-border, metro and access fibre networks. These currently span 12 countries from South Africa to Kenya, with further expansion planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commenting on the transaction, Nic Rudnick, Liquid Intelligent Technologies CEO, said: \u201cWe are excited about this transaction. Leveraging the strengths of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, RBH and Neotel, we will offer an unprecedented fibre network with a unique set of services and international connectivity for telecom operators and enterprises across sub-Saharan Africa. For the first time, African companies will be able to connect with each other in a cost effective and reliable way, all on a single fibre network. We will also be increasing investments into Neotel to cater for rapidly accelerating mobile and enterprise traffic, enabling us to launch exciting new products and services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Albertinah Kekana, Royal Bafokeng Holdings CEO, said: \u201cThis transaction is part of our diversification strategy and its focus on infrastructure is in line with our objective to invest in high growth sectors. As a long term investor, we are pleased to be partnering with Liquid Intelligent Technologies who has a very credible track record in rolling out fibre in challenging and diverse markets. This deal represents our long-term investment approach and our commitment to the African growth story.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking on behalf of Tata Communications, Neotel\u2019s majority shareholder, Vinod Kumar, MD and CEO, said: \u201cLiquid Intelligent Technologies is the right partner for the next phase of Neotel\u2019s evolution. Convergence of technologies and services will be the key driver of growth across the globe and this transaction will encourage inclusion and support the growth aspirations of the African continent. We believe that Liquid Intelligent Technologies will deliver on the vision of a well-connected Africa, which will augur well for the South African telecom industry and Neotel\u2019s customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nexus, Neotel\u2019s minority shareholder, also welcomed the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking on behalf of Nexus, Kennedy Memani, said: \u201cWe welcome this transaction with Liquid Intelligent Technologies and RBH. It will see the sale of Neotel to new shareholders who have the vision, expertise and funding to continue to grow the company and to allow it to reach its full potential in South Africa and across the African Continent. We are confident that customers and employees will benefit from the transaction and from the resulting stability and business expansion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transaction is subject to approval by South African regulatory authorities and is expected to be completed later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liquid Intelligent Technologies was advised by The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (lead advisor, mandated lead arranger and global coordinator).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Creating the first pan-African fibre player&#8221; Today, Liquid Intelligent Technologies&nbsp;announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire South African communications network operator Neotel. 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