M&A Deal Summary

Quincy Newspapers Acquires Shockley Communications

On January 1, 2000, Quincy Newspapers acquired communications company Shockley Communications from Alta Equity Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Quincy Newspapers’ 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Quincy Newspapers’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Quincy Newspapers’ 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2000-01-01
Target Shockley Communications
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Quincy Newspapers
Sellers(s) Alta Equity Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Shockley Communications

Wisconsin, United States
Shockley was a Wisconsin-based broadcaster that owned broadcast television stations in various markets around Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Company was run by Terry Shockley, an experienced broadcaster.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Quincy Newspapers

Quincy, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1926
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Quincy Newspapers, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional to join our growing organization as a Corporate Accountant. This full time position is responsible for a range of accounting functions supporting our broadcast television and newspaper publishing companies.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2000) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Alta Equity Partners

Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 14 of 45
Sector (Communications) 10 of 20
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 36
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 13 of 43
Year (2000) 3 of 7
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-01-12 Golden Sky Holdings

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