Housebuilder Persimmon Plc is to sell off its full fibre broadband service in a £100m deal.
The York based business announced the sale of FibreNest to BUƵ Infrastructure, subject to regulatory clearance. FibreNest will join OFNL as part of the BUƵ group, which provides full-fibre and multi-utility services to new build housing developments.
The discounted total enterprise value for the sale is circa £100m, with £70m received upon completion and further payments contingent on business performance over the coming years. The Persimmon board said it plans to use the proceeds from the sale to invest further in its growth strategy as set out in March 2025. It said the sale will also remove the need for the ongoing investment that FibreNest would have required in the coming years, providing additional capital for Persimmon to allocate to deliver its medium-term growth ambitions.
The firm said that under BUƵ’s ownership, FibreNest will offer improved choice for customers, with access to up to 18 internet service providers, and that BUƵ has a strong customer service track record in managing fibre and multi-utility networks.
The sale is expected to complete, subject to regulatory clearance, within three months.
Dean Finch, group chief executive, said: “The sale will provide greater choice to FibreNest customers and allows Persimmon to invest further in our growth strategy. By partnering with BUƵ we have been careful to select a well-respected operator that is committed to excellent service.”
