Subject category:
Finance, Accounting and Control
Published by:
HEC Paris
Version: 8-Jul-2020
Revision date: 17-Aug-2020
Length: 12 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics:
Private equity; Infrastructure fund; Private equity in Europe; Private equity fund; Infrastructure financing; Telecom; Mobile communication industry; Cell phones, mobile phones; Network infrastructure; Private equity and strategy making; Private equity investment; Infrastructure acquisition financing; Infrastructure finance; Infrastructure sector; Telecom Infrastructure
Abstract
Set in 2012, the case centers on Antin IP, a young private equity firm targeting brownfield infrastructure assets in Europe, and its acquisition of over 2,000 cell towers from French telecommunications company Bouygues Telecom. The case epilogue reviews the transaction which occurred in early 2013, the value creation initiatives implemented during Antin's ownership of the business (2013-2016) and its eventual sale in 2017.
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Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2012-2017.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Countries:
France; United Kingdom; Croatia; Italy; Spain
Locations:
Paris; London; Luxembourg; New York
Featured company
Antin Infrastructure Partners
Employees:
51-200
Type:
Partnership
Industry:
Private equity
Other keywords:
Infrastructure; Fund; Infrastructure fund
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Abstract
Set in 2012, the case centers on Antin IP, a young private equity firm targeting brownfield infrastructure assets in Europe, and its acquisition of over 2,000 cell towers from French telecommunications company Bouygues Telecom. The case epilogue reviews the transaction which occurred in early 2013, the value creation initiatives implemented during Antin's ownership of the business (2013-2016) and its eventual sale in 2017.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Hear from the author
During his award presentation in 2022 the case author shared insights into writing and teaching this case.
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Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2012-2017.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Countries:
France; United Kingdom; Croatia; Italy; Spain
Locations:
Paris; London; Luxembourg; New York
Featured company
Antin Infrastructure Partners
Employees:
51-200
Type:
Partnership
Industry:
Private equity
Other keywords:
Infrastructure; Fund; Infrastructure fund