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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 17, 2026TelecommunicationsSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
MTN acquires IHS
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$2.2B
Target
IHS
NYSE:IHS
Acquirer
MTN
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending
MTN agreed to acquire IHS. Reported deal value: $2.2B. Status: Pending. Sector: Telecommunications. Target headquarters context: Location not specified.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-17. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Story audio is generated using AI MTN has taken a firm decision to buy the 75% it doesn’t already own in Africa largest cellphone tower operator, IHS , for $2.2bn in an all-cash transaction, with the group saying the deal will result in service-revenue uplift and core earnings margin expansions
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 17, 2026 · businesslive.co.za
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Telecommunications with a reported deal value of $2.2B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: businesslive.co.za · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index