DigitalBridge’s plans to sell its Southeast Asian tower business have stalled, as uncertainty in global markets and a lack of clarity around valuations weigh on deal activity, according to reports from Bloomberg. The process to sell EdgePoint Infrastructure, which operates telecom towers across Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, has paused after potential buyers were unable to reach agreement on pricing, reports stated.
U.S.-listed DigitalBridge had been targeting a valuation of up to US$4 billion but has struggled to close a deal under current conditions.
Investment firms including I Squared Capital had shown interest in the asset, but DigitalBridge is still assessing its options, including the possibility of a partial sale or asset breakup.
The uncertainty comes amid a broader slowdown in deal-making across the digital infrastructure sector, as global investors face a mix of market volatility, shifting tariff regimes, and unclear macroeconomic signals. Rising geopolitical tensions and unpredictable trading environments are making it more difficult for both buyers and sellers to establish long-term assumptions around growth, demand, and risk.
Amid ongoing industry shifts, it has also been rumoured that rival tower company EDOTCO is up for sale.
DigitalBridge managed around US$96 billion in digital infrastructure assets at the end of 2024, spanning data centres, fibre networks, and towers. The firm’s shares have fallen 31% this year, reducing its market capitalisation to approximately US$1.4 billion.
While investor interest in digital infrastructure remains strong over the long term, as seen in large-scale transactions like Blackstone’s US$16 billion acquisition of data centre operator AirTrunk, current market conditions have led to a more cautious approach.
Uncertainty around tariffs and other economic variables continues to delay or derail transactions that, under more stable circumstances, might otherwise move forward.
TowerXchange reached out to EdgePoint Infrastructure who refused to comment at this time.
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