Mitratel Acquires 967,1 Km Fiber Optic
JAKARTA – Focused and consistent on being the largest digital infrastructure company (Digital Infraco) in Indonesia, PT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi Tbk. (MTEL) or Mitratel has acquired 967,1 Km fiber optic under the ownership of PT Power Telecom with 1,144.7 Km billable length. This new fiber-optic network has strategic value for completing tower business portfolios with a billable ratio of 1.18x. The entire optical network, as the object of this acquisition, is located on Java Island.
To execute this acquisition, the company allocated IDR 85 billion from internal funding. As a side note, the company allocated capital expenditures of IDR 7 trillion this year and had absorbed about 58% of the expenditures until the end of the Q3-2023. That suggests that MTEL possesses sufficient liquidity to fund the expansion of tower and fiber optic until the end of this year.
President Director of Mitratel, Theodorus Ardi Hartoko, conveyed that the acquisition of fiber optic reflected the company’s commitment to expanding the market share while strengthening MTEL’s position as a strategic partner of the telecommunications operator industry in Indonesia. “Our persistence to consolidate tower business, fiber optic, and other services will establish MTEL as the largest Digital Infraco in the Asia Pacific,” stated Teddy, Theodorus’ nickname.
In the Q3-2023 performance report, MTEL recorded proprietorship of 37,091 towers, an increase of 5.8% compared to the same period last year of 35,051 towers. Meanwhile the number of collocations jumped 21% to 18,613 from the previous 15,339 collocations (yoy). Mitratel also succeeded in extending fiber optics from only 5,872 Km to 29,042 Km.
“We believe that the future business landscape of the telecommunications industry will be marked by the divestment of towers and fiber optics owned by the MNO industry. They do this because they want to focus more on product innovation that provides added value and fulfills consumer needs. This change is certainly an opportunity for Mitratel to become a strategic partner and grow with them,” said Teddy.
Teddy explained that the company will continue to expand its assets by acquiring both towers and fiber optic organically and inorganically, including acquiring divested assets from telecommunications operators. Prior to the length increase of the fiber optic at the end of September 2023, MTEL had also successfully acquired numerous towers, the majority of which were located on Sumatra Island.
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Mitratel Acquires 803 Towers with 1,327 Tenants
JAKARTA – Focused and consistent on being the largest digital infrastructure company in Indonesia, PT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi Tbk. (MTEL) informed that it had acquired 803 towers owned by PT Gametraco Tunggal worth IDR 1.75 trillion. With this acquisition, the number of MTEL tenants increased by 1,327 tenants.
Of the 803 acquired towers, 562 towers or 70% are outside Java Island. Meanwhile, the remaining 30% or 241 towers are located on Java Island. This additional asset composition confirms MTEL’s commitment to becoming a strategic partner for the telecommunications operator industry in expanding throughout the country.
“Expanding market share outside Java has become a strategic agenda for a number of telecommunications operator companies. This expansion is in line with the increasing need for the internet in various regions along with even distribution of economic growth. As the major player in this business and part of a BUMN, we definitely have to be at the forefront in helping their expansion,” said Mitratel President Director Theodorus Ardi Hartoko.
Henceforth, Theodorus Ardi Hartoko continued, the company will continue to add assets, both in towers and fiber optics. Including acquiring divested assets from telecommunications operators. Previously, at the end of September 2023, MTEL had also completed the purchase of towers, the majority were located on Sumatra Island.
“We believe that the future business landscape of the telecommunications industry will be marked by the divestment of towers and fiber optics owned by the MNO industry. They do this because they want to focus more on product innovation that provides added value and fulfills consumer needs. This change is certainly an opportunity for Mitratel to become a strategic partner and grow with them,” said Teddy, Theodorus’ nickname.
In the Q3-2023 performance report, MTEL recorded proprietorship of 37,091 towers, an increase of 5.8% compared to the same period last year of 35,051 towers. Meanwhile the number of collocations jumped 21% to 18,613 from the previous 15,339 collocations (yoy). Mitratel also succeeded in extending fiber optics from only 5,872 Km to 29,042 Km.
Teddy explained that the purchase of 803 towers had strategic value not only because the majority of them were located outside Java. Most importantly, there are an additional 1,372 new tenants who become part of the tower. “Apart from strengthening Mitratel as a tower provider that covers all regions of Indonesia, this acquisition also increases the tenancy ratio,” said Teddy.
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Mitratel Disburses IDR 36 Billion to Acquire XL Axiata’s Tower
PT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi Tbk. (MTEL) or Mitratel acquired 54 towers belonging to PT XL Axiata Tbk. (EXCL) worth IDR 36.62 billion.
Bisnis.com, JAKARTA – PT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi Tbk. (MTEL) or Mitratel acquired 54 towers belonging to PT XL Axiata Tbk. (EXCL) worth IDR 36.62 billion.
Mitratel and XL Axiata signed the tower sale and purchase agreement on Monday, September 25 2023. Furthermore, also agreed to a rental contract for 53 towers in addition to the sale and purchase agreement. The remaining 1 tower which is not included in the rental agreement, is occupied by another operator.
“The company has completed the transaction to purchase 54 telecommunications towers with 63 tenants or a tenancy ratio of 1.16. Furthermore, MTEL also agreed to lease back 53 telecommunications towers to PT XL Axiata Tbk. The total acquisition value is IDR 36.62 billion,” said Hendra Purnama, Mitratel Chief Investment Officer during Public Expose today (9/27/2023).
According to him, the XL Axiata towers that have been acquired are evenly distributed throughout Indonesia. Starting from Central Sumatra, Southern Sumatra, West Java, Jakarta, Bogor, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi.
“We always believe in the potential for economic growth outside Java and its promising contribution to the national economy. This acquisition is a form of our commitment to helping our strategic partners from the telecommunications operator industry to expand with a more efficient business model,” said Hendra.
Apart from buying towers belonging to EXCL, Hendra also conveyed that Mitratel had acquired 51 towers pertaining to two other companies. The signing of the sale and purchase was carried out at the end of last week, Friday September 22.
All these towers are located in Bali, Jakarta and Bogor. From the purchase of these 51 towers, MTEL attained 79 new tenants. This means that the tenancy ratio of these 51 new towers is 1.55.
“We believe that the divestment of tower and fiber optic assets belonging to telecommunications operators will continue. This is a strategic step for the telecommunications industry to achieve growth rapidly, efficiently and effectively. Mitratel is always ready to be their strategic partner to achieve sustainable growth together,” concluded Hendra.
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