Catenaa, Saturday, January 31, 2026-Cellnex has finalized the sale of Towerlink France, its main data centre operations in France, to VIF, a French company backed by Vauban Infrastructure Partners, Crédit Agricole Assurances entities, and Raffles, a GIC subsidiary, in an all-cash deal valued at €391 million.
The transaction followed approval from French foreign direct investment authorities and completion of conditions including employee consultations.
Cellnex said the sale aligns with its strategy to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on core telecom infrastructure assets across Europe.
Proceeds from the transaction are expected to reinforce the company’s balance sheet and support expansion and modernization of its wireless network.
Marco Patuano, Cellnex CEO, said the move allows the company to focus on neutral-host telecom infrastructure and sustainable growth while delivering value to shareholders. VIF CEO Steve Ledoux said the acquisition will complement existing assets, create synergies, and accelerate development of high-quality digital infrastructure in France.
The divestment of Towerlink France reflects Cellnex’s broader approach of disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence, and a focus on next-generation wireless deployment, densification, and management in key European markets.
