M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-10-05 |
| Target | Highland Cellular |
| Sector | Communications |
| Buyer(s) | American Cellular corp. |
| Sellers(s) | Alta Equity Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 95M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Sector | Communications |
American Cellular was one of the largest independent rural cellular telephone system operators in the U.S. The Company owned and operated non-wireline FCC-licensed cellular telephone systems primarily in rural areas of the Midwestern and Eastern portions of the U.S. American Cellular was acquired by a joint venture between AT&T and Dobson.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector (Communications) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2006) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Alta Equity Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring lower middle-market, US-based companies. The Firm is a generalist investor but targets companies exhibiting recurring revenue business models, low capital intensity, proven management, and opportunities for growth. Prospective transaction situations of interest include recapitalizations, management buyouts, divestitures, and special situations. Alta Equity Partners was formerly known as Alta Communications. Alta Communications was formed in 1989 and the Firm changed its name to Alta Equity Partners in 2010. Alta Equity Partners is based in Concord, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 28 of 45 |
| Sector (Communications) | 17 of 20 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 25 of 36 |
| Country (United States) | 26 of 43 |
| Year (2006) | 4 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 9 of 10 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-01 |
Jumpstart Automotive Group
San Francisco, California, United States Jumpstart Automotive Group partners with leading web publishers to create the Internet's largest and highest quality community of car shoppers. Jumpstart's targeted reach and innovative marketing programs help automotive manufacturers and dealers improve their advertising results and help web publishers achieve a maximum return on their audience. Jumpstart counts every automotive manufacturer and more than one thousand automotive dealers as customers. Key partners include NADAguides, Vehix, Consumer Guide Automotive, J.D. Power Autos, Google, Yahoo, and eBay. |
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| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-28 |
Pop Radio
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Pop Radio LP is an audio advertising provider in the United States and delivers commercial audio messages to shoppers in over 10,000 groceries, drug, convenience, and mass merchandiser stores. POP Radio provides retail specific messaging along with third-party ad sales to a diverse array of leading retailers. Pop Radio is based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
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