M&A Deal Summary

Rogers Communications Acquires Aurora Cable TV

On February 13, 2008, Rogers Communications acquired media company Aurora Cable TV

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Rogers Communications’ 3rd transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Rogers Communications’ 6th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Rogers Communications’ 5th transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-02-13
Target Aurora Cable TV
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Rogers Communications
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Aurora Cable TV

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Aurora Cable TV Ltd. is a provider of cable television, Internet and telephony services in the Town of Aurora and the community of Oak Ridges, in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Rogers Communications

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1960
Sector Communications
Employees26,000
Revenue 19.3B CAD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Rogers Communications is a diversified canadian communications and media company. It is a provider of wireless voice and data communications services and one of Canada's providers of cable television, high speed Internet and telephony services. Rogers Communications was incorporated in 1960 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 16
Sector (Media) 3 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 12
State (Ontario) 5 of 11
Country (Canada) 6 of 16
Year (2008) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-10-05 Atria Networks

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Atria Networks LP is a telecommunications company serving Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo and surrounding areas. Atria offers uniquely fast and reliable data communications through its extensive fibre-optic network.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-08-05 PoolExpert

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

PoolExpert, Inc. is a fully automated NHL fantasy hockey, MLB fantasy baseball and Formula 1 pool manager for individuals or organizations.

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