Vertical Bridge Raises $1.94 Billion in Tower-Backed Financing
Company said transaction was largest securitization in tower sector history
Company said transaction was largest securitization in tower sector history
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2026 – Vertical Bridge issued $1.94 billion in tower revenue notes backed by cash flows from 10,425 sites across all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., the company said.
The offering was structured as an asset-backed securities transaction and was led by Barclays. Asset-backed securities are bonds backed by revenue generated from specific assets. The company said the deal marked the largest securitization in the tower sector’s history.
A total of 78 investors participated across four classes of notes, including 41 new investors to Vertical Bridge’s securitization platform. The company said the issuance was its eleventh such financing since 2016
President and CEO Ron Bizick said the transaction reflected confidence in the company’s portfolio and long-term strategy, while Chief Financial Officer Tom Guard said the deal reinforced investor trust in the tower business model.
Vertical Bridge is the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the U.S. and manages more than 18,000 towers nationwide.
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