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Dial Telecom AS Acquires Star 21 Networks AG

On January 11, 2012, Dial Telecom AS acquired communications company Star 21 Networks AG from TPG

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Dial Telecom AS’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Dial Telecom AS’s 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-01-11
Target Star 21 Networks AG
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Dial Telecom AS
Sellers(s) TPG
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Star 21 Networks AG

Frankfurt, Germany
Star 21 Networks AG is a leading European wireless access full service provider, with its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. Star 21 Networks provides carrier-grade IP (Internet Protocol)-based service based or a unique combination of its broadband wireless local loop, state-of-the-art IP services platform and its own fiber optical backbone. The company currently offers voice, data, and fixed network connections (regional and global), backup services and high-speed internet access as well as virtual private networks and intranet/extranet solutions.

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Buyer

Dial Telecom AS

Brno, Czech Republic
Category Company
Sector Internet Software and Services
DESCRIPTION

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Communications M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

TPG

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 296.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TPG Capital is a global, mega-sized private investment firm that manages a family of funds focused on private equity, real estate, venture capital, public equity and debt investing. TPG invests in opportunities across a broad range of industries and geographies. TPG generally seeks to invest in established businesses that can benefit from the Firm's operational experience and connections. Industries of interest include consumer, retail, healthcare, industrials, digital media, natural resources, energy, real estate, technology, and software. TPG was formerly known as Texas Pacific Group and was originally established in 1992 by David Bonderman, James Coulter and William Price. The Firm is based in Forth Worth, Texas with additional offices in Europe, Asia, and Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 80 of 277
Sector: Communications M&A 9 of 14
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 37 of 95
Country: Germany M&A 2 of 6
Year: 2012 M&A 2 of 15
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-05 StarCite inc.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

StarCite offers a comprehensive suite of e-Products and services to the meeting and events industry that drive efficiencies and cost savings to both corporate buyers and suppliers.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-20 Li-Ning

Beijing, China

Li-Ning is a sports brand company providing sporting goods including footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for professional and leisure purposes primarily under the LI-NING brand. Li-Ning Company was founded in 1990 and is based in Beijing, China.

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