Clients:
- EWT/TSS, one of Germany’s largest independent cable operators with approximately 700,000 franchised homes.
- EWT/TSS was privately held by the founders and their families.
- Based on long-standing relationship with CEA, the shareholders engaged CEA to evaluate alternatives towards monetizing their stakes in the company.
Transactions:
- United Pan-Europe Communications acquired 100% of EWT/TSS in a combined cash and stock deal.
- CEA acted as sole financial advisor to the seller.
- Evaluated various transaction alternatives (IPO, merger with competitor, trade-sale)
- Analyzed the European and German cable markets
- Built financial model enabling valuation under various scenarios
- Identified and approached potential investors
- Organized and supervised due diligence
- Led negotiations
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