MDU Communications to acquire subscribers and assets of Rocket Broadband Networks

Tue. July 14, 2009; Posted: 02:41 PM

Jul 14, 2009 (Datamonitor Financial Deals Tracker via COMTEX) -- MDTV | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- MDU Communications International, Inc., a provider of digital satellite television programming and broadband Internet services, has signed an agreement to acquire 3,938 subscribers and related assets of Rocket Broadband Networks, Inc. Both the companies are based in the US.

Rocket Broadband Networks is a provider of cable television services, digital satellite television, broadband Internet, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) telephone, and security monitoring services.

Concurrent with the signing of the agreement, MDU Communications closed on the initial purchase of 2,512 subscribers located in 18 properties. The company expects to close on the balance of 1,426 subscribers in 13 properties within 30 to 60 days upon obtaining certain consents.

The assets being acquired are located in New York, US, and include 589 direct-to-home, 2,772 private cable, 555 Internet, and 22 VoIP subscribers located in high-penetration properties. A vast majority of the properties are under either a bulk or exclusive agreement. Additionally, the company acquired a right of entry agreement to provide services to 20 additional properties encompassing 2,108 residences.

MDU Communications intends to finance the transaction from its $30 million credit facility.

Deal Type    Acquisition
Sub-Category Asset Purchase
Deal Status  Announced: 2009-07-13

Deal Participants

Target (Company)   Rocket Broadband Networks, Inc. - Subscribers and Assets
Acquirer (Company) MDU Communications International, Inc.
Vendor (Company)   Rocket Broadband Networks, Inc.

Deal Rationale

The transaction would allow MDU Communications to strengthen its operations.

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