FTI Capital Advisors Advises MTN Group on Formation of Pan-African Data Centre Platform

Africa Data Hub Holding Limited Will Pursue AI-ready Data Centre Infrastructure Opportunities in South Africa and Nigeria

Dubai, 7 September 2026 — FTI Capital Advisors DIFC Limited (“FTICA Dubai”), a wholly owned subsidiary of FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), acted as financial advisor to MTN Group on the formation of Africa Data Hub Holding Limited, a pan-African data centre platform.

Africa Data Hub Holding Limited is a strategic partnership between MTN Digital Infrastructure and a United Arab Emirates-based data centre investment platform founded by Tarek Al Ashram, a data centre developer, operator and investor with an established track record across the Middle East.

The partners plan to develop and scale digital infrastructure opportunities across key African markets, initially focusing on South Africa and Nigeria. The partnership combines MTN Digital Infrastructure’s market presence and connectivity expertise, through its subsidiary Bayobab, with the investment platform’s data centre experience and access to global customers.

“FTI Capital Advisors is proud to have advised MTN Group on a partnership that will enable the development of a dedicated platform to launch and expand AI-ready data centre infrastructure capacity in markets where computing supply has not kept pace with demand,” said Fede Membrillera, Global Co-Leader of FTICA and Global Leader of FTICA’s Telecom, Media & Technology practice. “Africa accounts for nearly one-fifth of the world’s population but less than 1% of global data centre capacity. Africa Data Hub Holding Limited is intended to help narrow this infrastructure gap by combining capital, local market knowledge, connectivity capabilities and data centre expertise.”

About FTI Capital Advisors, LLC
FTI Capital Advisors (“FTICA”) is a global boutique investment bank with 13 offices worldwide, focused on M&A, equity and debt raising and independent financial advisory, across targeted industry sectors – including Telecom Media and Technology, as well as in the energy, healthcare, aviation & aerospace and industrial sectors. Backed by the power of FTI Consulting’s worldwide network of professionals, FTICA combines deep industry expertise with investment banking and transaction execution experience to deliver value-enhancing outcomes for our clients. FTI Capital Advisors globally is the wholly owned investment banking subsidiary of FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN).

This deal was performed by FTI Capital Advisors (“DIFC”) Limited (“FTICA Dubai”), an affiliate of FTICA. FTICA Dubai is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”), the financial regulatory agency of the special economic zone, the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. FTICA Dubai is authorized to provide services to Professional Clients only; accordingly, this press release is intended for Professional Clients only, and no other person should act upon it.

About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities.The Company generated $3.8 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com.

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