Investment Summary

Sandler Capital Management Invests In Charter Communications

On March 19, 2013, asset manager Sandler Capital Management invested in communications company Charter Communications

Investment Highlights
  • This is Sandler Capital Management’s 5th transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Sandler Capital Management’s 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sandler Capital Management’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

Investment Summary

Date 2013-03-19
Target Charter Communications
Sector Communications
Investor(s) Sandler Capital Management
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

Charter Communications

Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Charter Communications' corporate headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
Charter Communications' corporate headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
Charter Communications is a broadband communications company. Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including advanced Charter Spectrum TV video entertainment programming, Charter Spectrum Internet® access, and Charter Spectrum Voice. Charter Communications was incorporated in 1993 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Investor

Sandler Capital Management

New York, New York, United States

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Category Asset Manager
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 1.6B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Sandler Capital Management is a private investment firm that manages both hedge funds and private equity funds. Sandler's private equity practice was established in 1990, which targets investments in the media, communications, entertainment and marketing/information services sectors. Sandler will consider minority or majority positions and has a target investment size of $5 to $60 million per transaction. Sandler Capital is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 13
Sector: Communications M&A 5 of 5
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Connecticut M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 11 of 11
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-01 Wave Broadband

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Wave Broadband LLC is a provider of industry major high-speed internet, all-digital TV and phone services for residential, small/medium and Enterprise business customers. PC Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award named RCN one of the winners for best ISPs in 2013, 2015 and 2016 – RCN was rated highest in overall satisfaction. RCN is YouTube HD Verified, earning the company the highest-ranking that Google offers. RCN is also a Netflix Open Connect partner, placing in the Top rankings on the Netflix USA ISP Speed Index in the markets RCN serves. RCN's affordably priced advanced digital services are delivered through its proprietary, state-of-the-art fiber-rich network and supported by 100% U.S.-based customer service. RCN's primary service areas include Boston, Chicago, Lehigh Valley (PA), New York City, Philadelphia (Delaware County) and Washington, DC.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-15 Penton Media

New York, New York, United States

Penton Media, Inc. is an information services and marketing company. Penton’s products inform with rich industry insights and workflow tools; engage through dynamic events, education and networking; and advance business with powerful marketing services programs.

Sell $1.6B