BCE Inc. to Enter US Fiber Market Through $7B Ziply Fiber Acquisition
BCE Inc. to Enter US Fiber Market Through $7B Ziply Fiber Acquisition
BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE), Canada's largest communications company1, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bell Canada (Bell), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ziply Fiber, the leading fibre Internet provider in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, (the "Acquisition") for approximately C$5.0 billion in cash and the assumption of outstanding net debt of approximately C$2.0 billion to be rolled over at transaction close, representing a transaction value of approximately C$7.0 billion.
加拿大贝尔(tsx:BCE)(纽交所:BCE)加拿大最大的通信-半导体公司,宣布今日,其全资子公司贝尔加拿大(Bell)已签署最终协议,收购美国太平洋西北地区领先的光纤互联网提供商Ziply Fiber("收购"),现金约50亿加元并偿还约20亿加元的未偿债务,作为交易收盘时要摊销的负债,交易价值约70亿加元。
This transaction enhances Bell's growth profile and strategic position by giving it a foothold in the large, underpenetrated U.S. fibre market, while increasing its scale, diversifying its operating footprint and unlocking significant growth opportunities.
此项交易通过在美国大规模、未充分渗透的光纤市场获得立足点,提升了贝尔的增长概况和战略地位,同时增加了规模,多样化了经营范围,并释放了重大增长机会。
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1 Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections. |
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1. 基于总营业收入和顾客连接总数。 |
"This acquisition marks a bold milestone in Bell's history as we lean into our fibre expertise and expand our reach beyond our Canadian borders. Fibre is at the heart of what we do, and we're proud to connect people and businesses and enable them to do more through our fibre networks. By bringing together Bell and Ziply Fiber's exceptional talent, we'll accelerate our growth while continuing to deliver significant value for our customers and shareholders."
“此次收购是贝尔历史上的一大里程碑,我们将加大光纤专业知识的投入,并将业务扩展至加拿大之外。光纤是我们的核心业务,我们自豪地通过光纤网络连接人们和企业,并帮助他们通过我们的光纤网络实现更多。通过汇聚贝尔和Ziply Fiber的顶尖人才,我们将加速增长,同时继续为客户和股东创造巨大价值。”
- Mirko Bibic, President & CEO, BCE and Bell Canada
- Mirko Bibic,贝尔加拿大总裁兼首席执行官
Ziply Fiber's focus on network technology and innovation has resulted in steady expansion of its footprint since 2020, with over 1.3 million fibre locations across four U.S. states and plans to reach more than three million locations in the next four years. Upon closing of this acquisition, Bell will be poised to expand its fibre footprint to over 12 million locations across North America by the end of 2028, reinforcing its position as the third-largest fibre Internet provider in North America.
自2020年以来,Ziply Fiber致力于网络技术和创新,其业务范围不断扩大,覆盖美国四个州的超过130万光纤点,并计划在未来四年达到超过三百万的覆盖点。一旦完成此次收购,贝尔将计划在2028年底前将其光纤网络扩展至北美超过1200万个点,巩固其作为北美第三大光纤互联网提供商的地位。
The combination of Bell and Ziply Fiber will offer enhanced value for existing and new customers in both Canada and the United States as demand for faster, more reliable Internet and data services increases. Together, the two companies will bring a depth of management, product leadership and technological expertise, aligned on culture, vision and long-term strategy.
贝尔和Ziply Fiber的结合将为加拿大和美国现有和新客户提供增值服务,随着对更快速、更可靠的互联网和数据服务需求的增长。两家公司将共同带来管理深度、产品领导力和技术专长,秉持相同的文化、愿景和长期策略。
"Bell's leadership and vision aligns perfectly with our commitment to improve the connected experiences of our communities through fast, reliable fiber Internet and a refreshingly great experience. This acquisition enhances our growth strategy with the scale and experience of one of North America's leading fiber operators. I'm also grateful for the support of our original partners at both Searchlight Capital and WaveDivision Capital."
贝尔的领导力和愿景与我们改善社区连接体验的承诺完美契合,通过快速可靠的光纤互联网和令人耳目一新的出色体验。此次收购通过一家北美领先的光纤运营商的规模和经验,增强了我们的增长策略。我也感谢我们原始合作伙伴Searchlight Capital和WaveDivision Capital的支持。
- Harold Zeitz, CEO, Ziply Fiber
- Harold Zeitz,首席执行官,Ziply Fiber
This transaction values Ziply Fiber on an enterprise value basis, net of the present value of acquired tax attributes, at approximately 14.3 x 2025 estimated adjusted EBITDA, including run-rate synergies. The Acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to certain customary closing conditions and the receipt of certain regulatory approvals. Once the transaction has closed, Ziply Fiber will operate as a separate business unit and will continue to be headquartered in Kirkland, Washington.
这笔交易将基于企业价值,净收购税收属性的现值,以大约2025年预估调整后的EBITDA的14.3倍价值,包括运营协同效应。预计收购将于2025年下半年完成,视情况而定于一定的习惯性封闭条件和获得某些监管批准。交易完成后,Ziply Fiber将作为一个独立的业务部门运营,并将继续设在华盛顿州柯克兰。
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