Race Communications, a leading telecommunications company, has announced a new capital raise of over $500 million to accelerate its expansion plans in California. This strategic move is expected to further solidify the company's position in the telecommunications industry and create significant revenue opportunities.
The funding includes $375 million in equity from Oak Hill Capital, the existing majority investor, and its limited partners. Additionally, the company has secured incremental debt financing from existing lender AB Private Credit Investors, who will also participate in the equity round.
The funding will support Race Communications' ambitious plan to extend its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network to as many as 1 million locations throughout California over the next several years. This expansion will enable the company to reach more communities and provide high-speed internet services to a diverse range of customers.
The telecommunications industry has bounced back strongly from the pandemic, with companies investing heavily in network infrastructure and expanding their services. Management at Race Communications has been busy growing the business through strategic investments, and this new funding will support its plans for further expansion.
Their investor, Scott Baker, Managing Partner at Oak Hill Capital, has expressed support for the company's growth and expansion plans. He believes that the funding will help in unlocking further growth opportunities for Race Communications by leveraging Oak Hill Capital's expertise and resources.
The funding is still subject to regulatory approval and is likely to close in the coming months. Race Communications' expansion plans are expected to have a positive impact on the telecommunications industry, creating new jobs and stimulating economic growth.
The transaction underlines the rising value of telecommunications infrastructure and strategic steps key industry players are taking toward portfolio expansion and getting a grip on new opportunities. Whereas this might lead to concerns over the concentration of ownership within the industry, there's no denying that companies like Race Communications are at the head of the line for a new wave of growth driven by demand for high-speed internet and digital services. It will be interesting to see how digitalization, network infrastructure, and data drive decisions as the industry plans for future growth.
Written by: Kobe Yip
Sources: PR Newswire
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