Liberty Latin America announced that it has closed the transaction to acquire EchoStar’s (SATS) spectrum assets in Puerto Rico and the USVI as well as approximately 85,000 pre-paid mobile subscribers. This follows a review by the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the approval by the Federal Communications Commission, which noted in its approval on August 9, 2024, that public interest benefits are likely to be realized as a result of the transaction, such as enhanced competition in Puerto Rico and the USVI.
The aggregate asset purchase price of $255 million will be paid in four annual installments commencing on the closing date, with the first installment of $95 million having been paid today. Liberty Latin America expects to fund the transaction through local liquidity sources, including cash on hand, cash generated from operations, or revolving credit facilities.
Balan Nair, President and CEO, Liberty Latin America
Our strong commitment to Puerto Rico and the USVI is reflected in this deal. By acquiring over 100 MHz of spectrum, approximately 85,000 pre-paid subscribers, and an extensive distribution network we have a tremendous opportunity to leverage our full-service products to drive fixed-mobile convergence penetration from current levels of around 25%. As we ramp up our commercial efforts, there is significant room for growth, and these assets will enable us to add more capacity, increase speeds, further strengthen our 5G mobile network, and grow our scale in the prepaid market.
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