TPG to Acquire Peppertree Capital Management
TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG), a global alternative asset manager, will acquire Peppertree Capital Management, a specialized digital infrastructure investment firm, in a transaction worth up to $960 million.
Strategic Transaction Drives Continued Diversification of TPG with Further Expansion into Digital Infrastructure
Peppertree to Benefit from TPG’s Scale, Relationships, and Deep Adjacent Internet and Communications Expertise
San Francisco; Fort Worth, Texas & Chagrin Falls, Ohio – May 6, 2025 – TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG), a leading global alternative asset management firm, and Peppertree Capital Management, Inc. (“Peppertree”), a leading specialized digital infrastructure investment firm with a focus on wireless communications towers, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which TPG will acquire the Peppertree business in a cash and equity transaction estimated to include up to $242 million in cash and up to $418 million1 in equity, payable at closing, in each case, subject to certain adjustments. The transaction also includes earnouts based on Peppertree’s future performance valued at up to $300 million.
Founded in 2004 and with $7.7 billion in assets under management, Peppertree invests in wireless communications towers and related critical communication infrastructure assets to address evolving network and data demand worldwide. Peppertree has made more than 175 investments through ten flagship funds, supporting the construction and acquisition of more than 10,000 wireless communication infrastructure assets as a preferred capital source to developers. As a strategic partner to tower developers, Peppertree is well-positioned to identify new tower development and expansion opportunities across key markets and adjacent network-related assets, including spectrum licenses, fiber networks, distributed antenna systems, small cells, and ground and rooftop rights. The firm has achieved significant growth since inception, while maintaining strong performance and significant fundraising momentum through various market cycles.
Peppertree Co-Presidents Howard Mandel and Ryan Lepene will continue to lead Peppertree’s investing strategy, with additional support from TPG, alongside Peppertree’s existing team of experienced investment and operational professionals.
Upon the close of the transaction, Peppertree will provide TPG immediate scale in wireless communications tower and network infrastructure development, a core subset of the growing digital infrastructure sector. This scale is expected to be highly complementary to TPG’s existing cross-platform leadership in the Internet, Digital Media & Communications (IDMC) sector. TPG and Peppertree have a combined AUM of $253.6 billion on an as adjusted basis, and the transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to TPG’s fee-related earnings and after-tax distributable earnings per share upon closing.
Peppertree to Benefit from TPG’s Scale, Relationships, and Deep Adjacent Internet and Communications Expertise
San Francisco; Fort Worth, Texas & Chagrin Falls, Ohio – May 6, 2025 – TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG), a leading global alternative asset management firm, and Peppertree Capital Management, Inc. (“Peppertree”), a leading specialized digital infrastructure investment firm with a focus on wireless communications towers, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which TPG will acquire the Peppertree business in a cash and equity transaction estimated to include up to $242 million in cash and up to $418 million1 in equity, payable at closing, in each case, subject to certain adjustments. The transaction also includes earnouts based on Peppertree’s future performance valued at up to $300 million.
Founded in 2004 and with $7.7 billion in assets under management, Peppertree invests in wireless communications towers and related critical communication infrastructure assets to address evolving network and data demand worldwide. Peppertree has made more than 175 investments through ten flagship funds, supporting the construction and acquisition of more than 10,000 wireless communication infrastructure assets as a preferred capital source to developers. As a strategic partner to tower developers, Peppertree is well-positioned to identify new tower development and expansion opportunities across key markets and adjacent network-related assets, including spectrum licenses, fiber networks, distributed antenna systems, small cells, and ground and rooftop rights. The firm has achieved significant growth since inception, while maintaining strong performance and significant fundraising momentum through various market cycles.
Peppertree Co-Presidents Howard Mandel and Ryan Lepene will continue to lead Peppertree’s investing strategy, with additional support from TPG, alongside Peppertree’s existing team of experienced investment and operational professionals.
Upon the close of the transaction, Peppertree will provide TPG immediate scale in wireless communications tower and network infrastructure development, a core subset of the growing digital infrastructure sector. This scale is expected to be highly complementary to TPG’s existing cross-platform leadership in the Internet, Digital Media & Communications (IDMC) sector. TPG and Peppertree have a combined AUM of $253.6 billion on an as adjusted basis, and the transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to TPG’s fee-related earnings and after-tax distributable earnings per share upon closing.
“With its deep industry expertise, talented team, and portfolio of high-quality assets, Peppertree represents TPG’s further expansion into the digital infrastructure space, where we see significant potential to grow our capabilities over time,” said Jon Winkelried, Chief Executive Officer of TPG. “This transaction underscores our continued focus on strategic growth into new segments of alternative asset management where we have a competitive advantage, creating new investment opportunities for our clients and driving value for our shareholders. The Peppertree team shares our commitment to entrepreneurship, innovation, and investing excellence, and we look forward to welcoming them to TPG at an exciting time for our firm.”
“Over the last two decades, Peppertree has built deep relationships with our portfolio companies and investors, helping them effectively navigate the evolving wireless network landscape and respond to surging data demand. Joining TPG’s global alternatives platform will provide us with the additional scale and resources needed to capitalize on significant opportunities across the markets we operate in,” said Peppertree Co-Presidents Mandel and Lepene. “We look forward to joining TPG’s world-class team and continuing to invest in high-quality digital infrastructure assets, while delivering meaningful value for our investors and development partners, and growth opportunities for our employees.”
David Trujillo and John Flynn, Partners at TPG, added, “Our increasingly connected world requires wireless networks and supportive communication infrastructure capable of delivering fast, reliable, and secure data transmission. Peppertree’s track record of investing in high-quality wireless communications towers and critical digital infrastructure assets, combined with TPG’s thematic investing approach and legacy of scaling innovative internet and communications companies, positions us to leverage our collective insights and expertise to build high-quality, growing digital infrastructure-related businesses.”
Approvals and Closing
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. The transaction was approved by the TPG Board of Directors and is expected to close in Q3 2025.
Advisors
Advisors
BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, Houlihan Lokey, and Campbell Lutyens acted as financial advisors to TPG, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as TPG’s transaction counsel. Evercore acted as financial advisor to Peppertree, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as Peppertree’s transaction counsel.
Investor Presentation
Investor Presentation
An investor presentation regarding the transaction is available on the Investor Relations section of TPG’s website at shareholders.TPG.com.
About TPG
About TPG
TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $246 billion of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities. For more information, visit www.tpg.com.
About Peppertree Capital Management, Inc.
About Peppertree Capital Management, Inc.
Peppertree Capital Management, Inc. is a leading specialized digital infrastructure investment firm founded in Chagrin Falls, Ohio in 2004. The firm is focused on making investments in growing communication infrastructure assets, primarily wireless communications towers. Peppertree has $7.7 billion in assets under management and has made more than 175 investments through ten flagship funds. For more information, visit www.peppertreecapital.com.
Note: All Asset Under Management (AUM) figures as of December 31, 2024.
1Based on TPG Inc.’s share price as of May 2, 2025
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San Francisco, California, United StatesTPG (Nasdaq: TPG) is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $229 billion of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities.
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