M&A Deal Summary

DigitalBridge Group Acquires Highline do Brasil S.A.

On December 10, 2019, infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group acquired infrastructure company Highline do Brasil S.A. from Patria Investimentos

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DigitalBridge Group’s 1st transaction in the Infrastructure sector.
  • This is DigitalBridge Group’s 1st transaction in Brazil.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-12-10
Target Highline do Brasil S.A.
Sector Infrastructure
Buyer(s) DigitalBridge Group
Sellers(s) Patria Investimentos
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Highline do Brasil S.A.

São Paulo, Brazil
Highline do Brasil S.A. is an independent provider of infrastructure solutions for the telecommunications industry. The company's business is to build and operate a portfolio of telecommunication antenna installation sites: towers, rooftops, indoor systems, and street-level (low coverage) sites. Highline makes investments in infrastructure projects and leases the capacity of these assets through long term contracts, promoting the accelerated deployment of customers' networks.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

DigitalBridge Group

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Infrastructure
PE ASSETS 45.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION
DigitalBridge's headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.
DigitalBridge's headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida.

DigitalBridge Group is a global digital infrastructure investment firm. The Firm looks to acquire a variety of assets and operating businesses spanning cell towers, data centers, fiber, small cells, and edge infrastructure. DigitalBridge is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 13
Sector (Infrastructure) 1 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 4
Country (Brazil) 1 of 1
Year (2019) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-12 Beanfield Metroconnect

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Beanfield Technologies, Inc. owns and operates a private fiber-optic network in Toronto, and provides comprehensive telecom services to over 700 commercial and residential buildings. Beanfield Technologies was founded in 1988 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-10 DataBank

Dallas, Texas, United States

DataBank is a provider of an enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services, offering customers 100% uptime availability of data, applications, and infrastructure. DataBank’s managed data center services are anchored in world-class facilities. DataBank’s customized technology solutions are designed to help customers effectively manage risk, improve their technology performance and allow them to focus on their core business objectives.

Sell -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Patria Investimentos

Sao Paulo, Brazil
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 5.8B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Patria Investimentos is a Brazilian merchant bank that provides advisory services, capital management, as well as invests in private equity, real estate, and infrastructure transactions. Patria's private equity group was formed in 1994 and looks to acquire controlling or minority stakes in Brazilian companies focused on end-consumers. Patria is a hands-on investment group, looking to assist in developing strategies to maximize growth. Patria Investimentos was founded in 1988 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 10
Sector (Infrastructure) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 1
Country (Brazil) 6 of 9
Year (2019) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-28 Supplier

São Paulo, Brazil

Supplier is a provider of Private Label B2B card to finance receivables of our industrial partners (anchors), providing additional credit limits to their clients without recourse (off balance). Supplier was founded in 2003 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-01 Tenco Shopping Centers

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Tenco Shopping Centers is a specialist in development, management, commercialization and administration of shopping malls. Tenco Shopping Centers was founded in 1988 and is based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

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