Claro seeks to strengthen its presence in Brazil after agreeing to buy 73% of Desktop, a fiber optic company
Portafolio Journalist 03.24.2026 09:01 Updated: 03.24.2026 09:01
TL;DR
- Claro, owned by América Móvil, will acquire 73% of Brazilian fiber optic company Desktop S.A.
- The deal is valued at approximately 4 billion reais (US$752.9 million).
- The acquisition strengthens Claro's position in the Brazilian broadband market.
- The transaction requires approval from Brazilian antitrust regulators (CADE) and telecommunications agency (Anatel).
- Following the acquisition, Claro must launch a public takeover bid for the remaining Desktop shares.