M&A Deal Summary

DIRECTV Acquires 180 Connect

On April 18, 2008, DIRECTV acquired business services company 180 Connect for 105M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DIRECTV’s 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is DIRECTV’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is DIRECTV’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is DIRECTV’s 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-04-18
Target 180 Connect
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) DIRECTV
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 105M USD

Target

180 Connect

Englewood, Colorado, United States
180 Connect, Inc., is a provider of installation, integration and fulfillment services to the home entertainment, communications and home integration service industries. With more than 4,000 skilled technicians and 750 support personnel based in over 85 operating locations, 180 Connect is well positioned as the only pure play national residential service provider in the market.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

DIRECTV

El Segundo, California, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1977
Sector Media
Revenue 31.8B USD (2013)
DESCRIPTION

DIRECTV is a provider of digital television entertainment services delivering a premium video experience through state-of-the-art technology, programming, and industry-leading customer service to more than millions of customers in the U.S. and Latin America. DIRECTV was founded in 1977 and is based in El Segundo, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 5
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 5
State (Colorado) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 5
Year (2008) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-12-13 ReplayTV

Cupertino, California, United States

ReplayTV, Inc. is a provider of digital video recording equipment.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-06-05 LifeShield

Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States

LifeShield LLC is a provider of wireless home security and alarm monitoring systems for purchase via their online website and sales contact center. LifeShield's home security systems are designed as a complete, self-installed, low-cost wireless home security kit intended to replace a professionally installed perimeter security system. LifeShield was founded in 2004 and is based in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

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