AboveNet - Ownership and Business Overview

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AboveNet Ownership

Who owns AboveNet?

AboveNet is owned by Zayo Group. It was acquired on July 2, 2012.

Was AboveNet formerly PE-backed?

Yes. AboveNet was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

AboveNet Business Overview

Where is AboveNet headquartered?

AboveNet is headquartered in White Plains, New York.

How many employees does AboveNet have?

AboveNet has 713 employees.

What sector is AboveNet in?

AboveNet is a communications company.

When was AboveNet founded?

AboveNet was founded in 1993.

Communications M&A Summary in 2012

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, communications ranked 23 in number of deals in 2012. The largest communications acquisition in 2012 was Cebridge Connections Holdings - which was acquired by BC Partners for $6.6B.

Join Mergr to view all 93 acquisitions of communications companies in 2012, including 19 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 74 by strategics.

AboveNet, Inc.

360 Hamilton Avenue,
White Plains, New York 10601
United States,
(914) 421-6700
www.above.net

AboveNet provides high-bandwidth connectivity solutions for business and carriers. Its private optical network delivers key network and IP services in and among top U.S. metro markets and globally. AboveNet’s network is widely used in demanding markets such as financial services, media, healthcare, retail and government.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Communications

Employees

713

Established

1993

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