Exclusive Financial Advisory Mandate for Telecom Network Transfer
Exclusive financial advisory supporting the transfer of a regional telecommunications network to a national operator
Mandate Description
The mandate consisted of an exclusive financial advisory assignment carried out on behalf of a Swiss public entity in the context of the transfer of a regional telecommunications network to a national telecom operator.
The infrastructure served several municipalities located on the outskirts of a major French-speaking urban area and included several thousand residential and business connections.
The transaction formed part of a strategic refocusing of the public entity’s multimedia activities, with the objective of concentrating resources on the development of its fibre-to-the-home network within its core area of responsibility.
The mandate aimed to identify an industrial partner capable of ensuring service continuity, network maintenance and the preservation of access conditions for existing customers.
Key Issues
The main challenges of the mandate were to structure an asset disposal transaction in a public sector environment involving specific regulatory, technical and political constraints.
A key objective was to guarantee continuity of service for end users and ensure technological compatibility with existing infrastructure.
The assignment also required preserving the strategic value of the transferred network in a telecommunications sector undergoing rapid technological transformation.
The mission involved an in-depth analysis of the technical, contractual and financial components of the infrastructure, as well as the modelling of valuation scenarios based on operational profitability and future cash flow generation.
Approach and Results
The advisory team supported the management and governance bodies throughout the transaction process.
- This included preparation of the transfer process, review of technical and financial documentation and the identification and approach of potential industrial partners.
- The assignment also covered the coordination of due diligence processes and assistance during final negotiations.
The transaction resulted in the successful transfer of the network to a national telecom operator while ensuring continuity of public service and preserving the economic value of the infrastructure.
This mandate illustrated the ability to structure complex disposals of strategic assets within a demanding institutional and regulatory environment.
The transactions shown include those completed by, or with the involvement of, Hectelion team members in current or previous professional roles. They are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not imply exclusive responsibility by Hectelion.
Discover our TRACK RECORD
The transactions presented were carried out by, with the contribution of, or with the participation of members of the Hectelion team in the context of functions performed currently or previously.