Third ABS financing in less than a year optimizes Fidium’s capital structure as it executes on its growth plan
THE WOODLANDS, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fidium (the “Company”) today announced the closing of its third fiber securitization transaction (the “Transaction”) consisting of asset-backed term notes (the “Notes”) totaling approximately $664.6 million, secured by all existing and future fiber-enabled customers across the Company’s footprint and the fiber optic and network infrastructure to support these customers. The Transaction follows recent issuances of asset-backed term notes of $1.344 billion and $1.283 billion in May 2025 and December 2025, respectively.
The Notes were issued in three classes consisting of $501.2 million 5.1% Series 2026-1, Class A-2 notes, $77.4 million 5.4% Series 2026-1, Class B notes, and $86.0 million 7.0% Series 2026-1, Class C notes, each with an anticipated repayment date of March 2031. Collectively, the Notes have a weighted average coupon of approximately 5.4%.
“We are pleased to execute on our latest securitization transaction, which marks the lowest rates that we’ve achieved in the ABS market to date and reflects the Company’s continued growth and valuable fiber infrastructure,” commented Fred Graffam, chief financial officer at Fidium. “We look forward to further expanding Fidium’s fiber presence across our service territory with the support of our favorable, long-term capital structure.”
The proceeds of the Transaction will be used to, among other things, repay certain existing indebtedness, including all outstanding loans under the outstanding revolving warehouse facility, and for general corporate purposes, including the Company’s growth initiatives and expansion of its fiber network.
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as sole structuring agent and lead left active bookrunner.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Jefferies LLC, J.P. Morgan, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Santander US Capital Markets LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as active bookrunners. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as counsel to Fidium and King & Spalding LLP served as counsel to the initial purchasers in the offering.
About Fidium
Fidium is a next-generation fiber internet and network services company on a mission to be America’s favorite fiber provider. Serving people who expect more from their connectivity, Fidium delivers lightning-fast, reliable internet that’s refreshingly easy to use. With future-ready technology, a customer-first approach, and a growing national fiber footprint, Fidium is redefining what “better internet” means: fast speeds, simpler experiences, and service that’s actually helpful.
Available in more than 700 communities, Fidium connects people to the possibilities of fiber – from homes and small businesses to large enterprises, schools, hospitals and entire communities. Backed by one of the nation’s top 10 fiber networks and a commitment to continuous innovation, we’re powering work, life, learning and opportunity. Fiber Up and learn more at FidiumFiber.com.
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