M&A Deal Summary

Global Village Telecom SA Acquires Geodex Communications S.A.

On October 1, 2008, Global Village Telecom SA acquired communications company Geodex Communications S.A. from Global Environment Fund

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Global Village Telecom SA’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Global Village Telecom SA’s 1st transaction in Brazil.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-10-01
Target Geodex Communications S.A.
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Global Village Telecom SA
Sellers(s) Global Environment Fund
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Geodex Communications S.A.

Sao Paulo, Brazil
Geodex Communications S.A. is a telecommunications company.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Global Village Telecom SA

Curitiba, Brazil

Category Company
Founded 1998
Sector Communications
DESCRIPTION

Global Village Telecom SA (GVT) is a provider of telecommunications services in Brazil. It provides landline telephone service and broadband connectivity to both consumers and businesses.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (Brazil) 1 of 1
Year (2008) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Global Environment Fund

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Global Environment Fund (GEF) is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to the energy, environmental, and natural resources sectors. Global Environment Fund was formed in 1990 and is based in Chevy Case, Maryland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 23
Sector (Communications) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
Country (Brazil) 1 of 2
Year (2008) 2 of 2
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