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WaveDivision and Searchlight to Acquire Frontier Communications Operations for $1.35 Billion
- Client News
- May 29, 2019
Paul, Weiss is representing the private equity joint venture of WaveDivision Capital LLC and Searchlight Capital Partners LLC in their $1.35 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications’ Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana operations. The deal is expected to be completed within one year. Frontier Communications is a leading provider of internet, TV and phone services to business and residential customers.
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