América Móvil to Acquire WOW Peru, Expanding Fiber Footprint Outside Lima
AMX sits 54% above its 52-week low of $16.92.
Summary
América Móvil announced the acquisition of WOW Peru, a fiber-optic provider outside Lima, from Liberty Latin America and Narvik Capital Partners. The deal is subject to regulatory approval.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · AMX
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Acquisition of WOW Peru
América Móvil agreed to acquire 100% of WOW Tel S.A.C., a fiber-optic provider in Peru, from Liberty Latin America and Narvik Capital Partners.
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Strategic Expansion
WOW provides fixed telecommunication services via fiber in regions outside Lima, complementing AMX's existing mobile operations in Peru.
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Regulatory Hurdle
Completion is subject to approval by INDECOPI, Peru's antitrust authority, with no timeline disclosed.
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Undisclosed Price
The purchase price was not disclosed, limiting assessment of financial impact on the $81B company.
Analysis · AMX · Technology
América Móvil is buying 100% of WOW Tel S.A.C., a Peruvian fiber-optic provider serving regions outside Lima. The deal adds fixed-line infrastructure in a market where AMX already has a mobile presence, deepening its convergence strategy. No purchase price was disclosed, but the acquisition is subject to INDECOPI antitrust approval. This follows a strong Q1 2026 and an active buyback program, signaling continued investment in organic and inorganic growth.
At the time of this filing, AMX was trading at $26.10 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $81B. The 52-week trading range was $16.92 to $28.46. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.