Telefonica (BME:TEF) Brasil (NYSE:VIV) S.A. (B3: VIVT3; NYSE: VIV) has announced the acquisition of IPNET Serviços em Nuvem e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda. ("IPNET") and its subsidiary IPNET USA, LLC, expanding the company's digital services and software offerings. The deal is valued at up to R$230 million, contingent on IPNET achieving certain operational and financial targets.
IPNET, a company with 20 years of experience, specializes in software resale, as well as professional and managed services related to system adaptation, migration, and support. With a workforce of around 260, including 140 Google-certified professionals, IPNET serves over 1,400 clients and reported a net revenue of R$218 million in 2023, marking a 35% growth from the previous year.
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including antitrust approvals and a corporate reorganization that will see the integration of Metarj Soluções em Geotecnologia e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas Ltda. ("METARJ") and XL Solutions Ltda. ("XL") into IPNET.
This strategic move is expected to enhance Telefonica (NYSE:TEF) Brasil's cloud product portfolio and bolster its professional and managed services capabilities, facilitating accelerated growth. Moreover, the investment underscores the company's commitment to fostering a digital ecosystem within the B2B segment and delivering innovative solutions.
In other recent news, Telefonica Brasil has been the subject of several significant developments. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) upgraded Telefonica's stock from Equalweight to Overweight, citing an attractive entry point due to a year-to-date decline. The firm also indicated a positive outlook based on the company's strong business capabilities and improving free cash flow.
Telefonica Brasil has also been active in strategic planning and investment, with a $5 million investment in AI company CRMBonus to enhance customer relationships. The company's Board of Directors approved a Self-Composition Agreement aimed at transitioning current concession contracts for the Switched Fixed Telephone Service to an authorization regime. Additionally, Telefonica Brasil's Board introduced a new incentive plan, the 2nd Incentive Plan via Performance Units with Cash Settlement, designed to align managers' interests with shareholders.
On the financial front, Telefonica Brasil's Q1 results showed increases in revenue, EBITDA, and net income, with respective growth of 6.5%, 6.8%, and 7.3% year-over-year. The company plans to distribute at least 100% of net income in dividends over 2024, 2025, and 2026, and has initiated a new share buyback program. These recent developments reflect Telefonica Brasil's ongoing efforts to deliver shareholder value and enhance its financial performance.
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