
IHS, led by U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish, secures $1.6 billion in fresh funding
IHS Holding, led by Sam Darwish, raised $1.6 billion to strengthen its balance sheet amid currency volatility and evolving market conditions.
IHS Holding, led by Sam Darwish, raised $1.6 billion to strengthen its balance sheet amid currency volatility and evolving market conditions.
The decline in revenue—driven largely by the devaluation of the Nigerian naira—underscores the financial challenges facing the company despite strong operational growth.
The recent rally has driven Sam Darwish’s stake to nearly $50 million.
Darwish's recent gains highlight his ability to adapt and make strategic decisions that enhance IHS Holding’s position in the global telecom market.
This deal represents a pivotal shift in IHS's strategy to optimize its global assets and strengthen its financial footing amid a volatile market.
IHS led by Sam Darwish plans to boost digital inclusion, economic development through expanded connectivity.
The transaction, which is expected to close in the first half of 2025 pending regulatory approvals, includes 1,675 telecom sites and 700 managed locations.
Despite setbacks in 2024, the telecom sector's long-term growth potential offers hope, with Darwish's leadership crucial for IHS Holding's recovery.
Over the past three weeks, the value of his holdings has dropped by $3.1 million, tracking a 7.8 percent fall in IHS shares.
The boreholes, part of IHS Nigeria’s ongoing collaboration with UNICEF, are designed to help prevent waterborne diseases and mitigate health risks for flood-affected residents.
This follows a brief uptick between Aug. 6 and 10, when his stake gained $4.61 million amid a fleeting share price recovery.