M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2010-09-08 |
| Target | NewPath Networks |
| Sector | Communications |
| Buyer(s) | Crown Castle |
| Sellers(s) |
Meritage Funds
Charterhouse Strategic Partners Sweetwater Capital Group |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 115M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Sector | Communications |
| Employees | 3,900 |
| Revenue | 6.6B USD (2024) |
Crown Castle operates and leases shared wireless infrastructure, distributed antenna systems, and interests in land under third party towers. The Company's core business is providing access, including space or capacity, to towers, and to a lesser extent, to small cells and third party land interests via long-term contracts, including license, sublease and lease agreements. Crown Castle is based in Houston, Texas.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 9 |
| Sector: Communications M&A | 2 of 7 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 3 of 8 |
| State: Washington M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 3 of 9 |
| Year: 2010 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 9 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-12 |
Global Signal
Sarasota, Florida, United States Global Signal owned, operated, and leased towers and other communication structures for wireless communications. Global Signal was formed in 1995 and based in Sarasota, Florida. |
Buy | $5.8B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-19 |
NextG Networks
San Jose, California, United States NextG Networks, Inc.,is a facilities-based carrier's carrier that designs, permits, builds, owns, operates and manages Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks that enhance wireless performance. NextG Networks® DAS networks balance the aesthetics requirements of communities and consumers with the network performance needs of wireless carriers. Performance improvements include increased voice quality, greater handling of call traffic, fewer dropped calls, better mobile coverage, faster file transfers, and enhanced video quality. |
Buy | $1.0B |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Meritage Funds is a private investment firm focused on growth equity opportunities. The Firm targets companies that deliver tech-based services that leverage recurring revenue business models. Areas of interest include businesses that 'enable communications, deliver content, and facilitate commerce'. Prospective transaction situations include direct equity financings, recapitalizations, control acquisitions, consolidations, restructurings, spin-outs and management buy-outs. Meritage typically looks to commit $3 to $20 million over the lifecycle of an investment. Meritage Funds was formed in 1998 and is based in Arvada, Colorado.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 14 |
| Sector: Communications M&A | 7 of 9 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 5 of 8 |
| State: Washington M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 6 of 12 |
| Year: 2010 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 9 of 10 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-15 |
Access Media 3
Oakbrook, Illinois, United States Access Media 3, Inc. provides triple-play video, high-speed internet, and voice services to residential customers in multiple dwelling unit developments. Access Media 3 was established in 2006 and is based in Oakbrook, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-12-29 |
Diveo Broadband Networks
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States Diveo Broadband Networks is a leading local broadband and data center solutions provider for corporate customers in Brazil and Colombia. The Company works together with its customers to develop made-to-fit, integrated solutions to satisfy dynamic, complex business needs. |
Sell | R$694M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Charterhouse Strategic Partners is a private equity firm that targets investments in middle market companies located throughout North America. Charterhouse typically pursues companies valued between $25 and $150 million, however the firm will also consider new platform companies valued less than $50 million if there is the possibility for rapid expansion (organic or through acquisitions). Target companies generally possess highly motivated management with a proven track record, scalable business models, sustainable competitive advantages (brand recognition/proprietary products), and a leading position in a growing market. Broad sectors of interest include business services, healthcare services, consumer products, and consumer services. Charterhouse was founded in 1973 and is based in Summit, New Jersey.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 16 |
| Sector: Communications M&A | 2 of 3 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 5 of 8 |
| State: Washington M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 9 of 15 |
| Year: 2010 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 8 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-08 |
Chamberlin Edmonds & Associates
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Chamberlin Edmonds & Associates is a provider of specialized eligibility determination services to hospitals throughout the U.S. CEA guides uninsured patients through complex application processes to secure government and community reimbursement for uncompensated medical care. |
Sell | $260M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-24 |
RiverRoad Waste Solutions
Red Bank, New Jersey, United States RiverRoad Waste Solutions Inc. Platform company formed to pursue a buildup in the asset-light waste and facility services sector. RiverRoad designs and implements waste and recycling programs that divert the waste stream, reduce waste management expense, and help multi-location customers realize sustainability initiatives. The Company's first acquisition was J&D Waste Management Inc., a Forked River, NJ based provider of outsourced waste logistics solutions. |
Buy | - |
Sweetwater Capital Group is a private equity firm focused on investing in and acquiring service based businesses with recurring revenue streams. Specific areas of interest include businesses which provide critical infrastructure to the internet and to wireless communications networks. Sweetwater looks to invest $3 to $15 million per transaction and will consider opportunities throughout the US. Sweetwater Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Red Bank, New Jersey.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 3 |
| Sector: Communications M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 3 of 3 |
| State: Washington M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Year: 2010 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-01 |
Central States Tower Holdings
Wheaton, Illinois, United States Central States Tower II (CST II) is an owner/operator of wireless communications towers in 14 states. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-30 |
Digital Fortress
Seattle, Washington, United States Digital Fortress, Inc. is a provider of enterprise colocation and related services to large and medium-sized enterprise customers. The Company operates two data center facilities, principally located in the Pacific Northwest, drawing on the region’s low-cost, high-renewable energy content power sources. Digital Fortress was founded in 1994 and is based in Seattle, Washington. |
Buy | - |
