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Oak Hill Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in Wyyerd from Carlyle

PR Newswire•29/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Oak Hill to acquire majority stake in Wyyerd from Carlyle; financial terms undisclosed
  • ➤Carlyle will retain a minority stake in Wyyerd after the transaction
  • ➤Wyyerd’s network expanded more than twentyfold under Carlyle’s majority ownership
  • ➤Transaction expected to close in January 2027, pending regulatory approvals
  • ➤Oak Hill’s FTTP portfolio will reach nine platforms across 37 states

Expert Statements

Justin Freesmeier, Chief Executive Officer of Wyyerd

“We are excited to partner with Oak Hill as we enter Wyyerd's next phase of growth”

Justin Freesmeier, Chief Executive Officer of Wyyerd

“Carlyle has been an invaluable partner in helping us build and scale the business, and we are grateful for their support over the past five years.”

Justin Freesmeier, Chief Executive Officer of Wyyerd

“Oak Hill's extensive experience in fiber infrastructure and shared commitment to delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity make them an ideal partner.”

Justin Freesmeier, Chief Executive Officer of Wyyerd

“The combined backing of Oak Hill and Carlyle strengthens our capital foundation, enabling us to accelerate network expansion and deliver high-speed fiber internet to even more customers across the region.”

Jeff Butler, Principal at Oak Hill Capital

“Wyyerd has established a strong foundation as one of the leading fiber operators in Arizona and Southern California, supported by a best-in-class management team and significant opportunities for continued growth”

Jeff Butler, Principal at Oak Hill Capital

“We look forward to leveraging our expertise and working with Justin in an effort to expand the Company's fiber network and bring high-speed connectivity to more communities across the region.”

Peter Taylor, Co-Head of Carlyle Global Infrastructure

“Our investment in Wyyerd reflected our conviction in the essential role of fiber infrastructure in supporting growing demand for high-speed connectivity.”

Peter Taylor, Co-Head of Carlyle Global Infrastructure

“Working alongside Justin and his management team, we have helped build a leading fiber broadband platform through strategic investment and operational improvements.”

Peter Taylor, Co-Head of Carlyle Global Infrastructure

“We believe Wyyerd is exceptionally well positioned to capitalize on the significant opportunities ahead.”

Oak Hill Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in Wyyerd from Carlyle PR Newswire

Strategic investment leverages Oak Hill's expertise scaling fiber businesses to accelerate Wyyerd's network expansion across Arizona and Southern California

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