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Cellnex Finalizes €800M Buyback and Unveils €5B Investment Plan

The telecom infrastructure firm shifts focus to core asset efficiency, shareholder returns, and addressing network vulnerabilities after Spanish power outage.

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Overview

  • Cellnex reported Q1 2025 revenues of €964 million, a 6.3% increase on a constant perimeter basis, with adjusted EBITDA rising to €798 million.
  • Net losses grew to €49 million, attributed to provisions for an employee layoff plan affecting over 200 workers.
  • The company has nearly completed its €800 million share buyback program and plans a capital reduction to enhance shareholder value.
  • A €5 billion three-year investment plan was announced to improve profitability and maintain shareholder distributions.
  • Following a power outage in Spain that exposed network vulnerabilities, Cellnex is evaluating improvements to backup systems for greater resilience.