M&A Deal Summary

Shaw Communications Acquires WIND Mobile

On December 17, 2015, Shaw Communications acquired communications company WIND Mobile for 1.6B CAD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Shaw Communications’ 2nd transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Shaw Communications’ 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Shaw Communications’ 2nd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Shaw Communications’ 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-12-17
Target WIND Mobile
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Shaw Communications
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 1.6B CAD

Target

WIND Mobile

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
WIND Mobile is a provider of wireless telecommunications services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Shaw Communications

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1966
Sector Communications
Employees9,500
Revenue 5.4B CAD (2020)
DESCRIPTION

Shaw Communications is a provider of broadband cable television, Internet, digital phone and telecommunications services. Shaw Communications was founded in 1966 and is based in Calgary, Canada.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Communications) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Ontario) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 2 of 2
Year (2015) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-08-01 ViaWest

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

ViaWest, Inc. is a provider of data center space, power and managed services to enterprise and SME customers in 16 data centers. Provides first-class colocation and managed services exemplified by strong revenue and profitability growth. ViaWest, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Buy $1.2B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-13 Shaw Media

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Shaw Media, Inc. is a provider of television broadcasting, media and advertising services.

Sell $2.7B