M&A Deal Summary

Alltel Acquires Western Wireless

On January 1, 2005, Alltel acquired communications company Western Wireless for 6.0B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Alltel’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Alltel’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Alltel’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Alltel’s 1st transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-01-01
Target Western Wireless
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Alltel
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 6.0B USD

Target

Western Wireless

Issaquah, Washington, United States
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Western Wireless Corporation is a cellular network operator that provided mobile telecommunications service to subscribers in 19 western states and seven countries.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Alltel

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1943
Sector Communications
Employees85,600
DESCRIPTION

Alltel Corp. is an owner and operator of a wireless network and has approximately 12 million wireless customers, both individuals and businesses. Alltel owns a majority interest in wireless operations in more than 100 metropolitan service areas and a majority interest in more than 200 rural service areas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Communications) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2005) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
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