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05/2017

TELECABLE DE ASTURIAS

Acquired by

EUSKALTEL

SPAIN Telecom / Operators EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Context

Euskaltel has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Telecable from Zegona Communications plc. The transaction's capital structure incorporates the assumption of €245 million in net debt alongside a structured earn-out framework providing an additional contingent payment of up to €15 million tied to the crystallization of specific tax assets. The consideration mix is engineered via a combination of cash and equity, under which Zegona will roll over its proceeds to secure a 15% strategic minority equity stake in Euskaltel's expanded capital. The acquisition thesis represents a major regional consolidation play within the Spanish telecommunications sector. By absorbing Telecable, Euskaltel successfully executes its northern expansion strategy, seamlessly connecting its core Basque infrastructure with a high-performance cable network that holds a market-leading position in the Asturias region. The strategic rationale focuses on driving significant post-merger operational and financial synergies, unlocking cost-reduction frameworks to enhance combined margin profitability.

TELECABLE DE ASTURIAS, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2017, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the TMT (Tech, Media, Telecom) sector (13.3x).

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Target

Telecable de Asturias S.A. operates as a leading regional provider within the telecommunications and digital entertainment sector, commanding a dominant market-leading position in the Asturias region of northwest Spain. The company’s business model centers on delivering an integrated, quad-play suite of electronic communication services, including fixed and mobile telephony, high-speed broadband internet, digital television, and specialized corporate network services. The entity's value proposition is built upon its extensive, localized network footprint and a deeply entrenched reputation for operational reliability and service quality. Serving as a critical infrastructure gateway for both residential and enterprise customers, Telecable differentiates itself in a highly competitive landscape through its advanced technical capabilities and localized customer support. Its commercial strategy is oriented toward continuous infrastructure modernization and service innovation, allowing the platform to dynamically adapt to shifting consumer entertainment habits and enterprise data demands while securing high customer retention and sustainable regional growth.

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Other operations with TELECABLE DE ASTURIAS

DateAcquirerTargetCountrySectorDeal Context
TELECABLE DE ASTURIASSPAINTelecom

Zegona Communications plc has successfully completed the 100% acquisition of Telecable de Asturias S.A., executing a targeted platform investment within the Iberian TMT sector. The transaction corporate buyouts' advisory perimeter included Travers Smith LLP and Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira, who served as legal and strategic counsel to facilitate the successful closing of the share transfer. The investment thesis centers on acquiring a high-performing regional champion to capture localized market consolidation and build a formidable telecommunications footprint in Europe. By absorbing Telecable, Zegona Communications integrates a dominant, high-margin asset with a deeply entrenched infrastructure network and a premium reputation for customer satisfaction. The strategic rationale focuses on leveraging Zegona's institutional sector expertise and experienced management team to drive operational efficiencies across the expanded network. This acquisition provides the platform with the necessary scale to roll out an enhanced, innovative quad-play service offering, maximize long-term shareholder value, and strengthen its competitive market-leading positioning within the broader Spanish telecommunications landscape.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b EUR

Revenue range: 100M - 200M EUR

EBITDA range: 50M - 100M EUR

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Authors: mynth contributor (mynth data is contributed by M&A / PE professionals and systematically cross-verified with private deal documents and official press releases).

Target: telecable de asturias

Acquirer: euskaltel