Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.
About Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.
Company overview
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., founded in 2007, is a leading provider of communications infrastructure, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Established by Dan Caruso, John Scarano, and Matt Erickson, Zayo specializes in fiber-based network services, offering high-bandwidth connectivity solutions to carriers, enterprises, and hyperscalers. The company operates one of the largest fiber networks in North America and Europe, spanning over 17 million fiber miles. Acquired by EQT and DigitalBridge in March 2020 for $14.3 billion, Zayo has shifted focus to private operations, emphasizing network expansion and acquisitions, such as Crown Castle's fiber business for $4.3 billion in 2025. Zayo serves industries with high data demands, including cloud computing, AI, and telecommunications. Business/Product Breakdown Zayo Group provides a comprehensive suite of fiber-based connectivity and infrastructure services, including dark fiber, wavelengths, Ethernet, IP services, and colocation. Its dark fiber offerings provide dedicated, high-capacity fiber for clients to manage their own networks, ideal for hyperscalers and telecom carriers. Wavelength services offer point-to-point connectivity with bandwidths up to 400G, supporting data-intensive applications like cloud computing and AI. Zayo's Ethernet and IP services cater to enterprises needing reliable, scalable networking, while its colocation facilities provide secure data center solutions with low-latency connectivity. The company's network spans 400+ markets, 1,200+ data centers, and 150,000+ buildings, with key routes like Zayo's North American Long Haul Network. Recent acquisitions, such as QOS Networks and Globalways GmbH, and investments in 400G infrastructure enhance its global reach and capacity. Zayo's services are tailored to meet the growing demand for low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity driven by 5G, cloud services, and AI workloads, positioning it as a critical backbone for digital infrastructure
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Valuation
| Line Item | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $380 MM | $250 MM | $90 MM | $120 MM | $65 MM |
| Gross Profit | $190 MM | $125 MM | $45 MM | $60 MM | $32.50 MM |
| Net Income (Loss) | $43 MM | $25 MM | $9 MM | $12 MM | $6.50 MM |
| Line Item | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $850 MM | $720 MM | $680 MM | $650 MM | $600 MM |
| Total Liabilities | $450 MM | $400 MM | $380 MM | $350 MM | $320 MM |
| Total Equity | $400 MM | $320 MM | $300 MM | $300 MM | $280 MM |
Ratios
M&A2024-03-15Completed
Investor Sponsors NorthBridge PE | Stake Tags 100% |
Deal Amount $120M | Is PE deal Yes |
Target Company Valuation $1.20 MM | Is deal PE backed Yes |
Techniques Acquisition of Assets, Taken Private | Total Acquired 100% |
Investor Sponsors
Deal Amount
$120M
Target Company Valuation
$1.20 MM
Techniques
Acquisition of Assets, Taken Private
Stake Tags
100%
Is PE deal
Yes
Is deal PE backed
Yes
Total Acquired
100%
Secondary Transaction2023-09-01Canceled
Investor Sponsors -- | Stake Tags Majority |
Deal Amount Undisclosed | Is PE deal No |
Target Company Valuation -- | Is deal PE backed Yes |
Techniques Secondary Sale, Management Buy-out (MBO) | Total Acquired 65% |
Investor Sponsors
--
Deal Amount
Undisclosed
Target Company Valuation
NaN
Techniques
Secondary Sale, Management Buy-out (MBO)
Stake Tags
Majority
Is PE deal
No
Is deal PE backed
Yes
Total Acquired
65%
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