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June
13, 2003 - Sale
of TeleBermuda is Completed
In
a news release issued today, it was announced that the sale
of TeleBermuda International Limited, (“TBI”)
to Stonington Partners, Inc through its entity Javelin Connections
Bermuda Ltd has been completed. TBI is one of Bermuda’s
leading competitive Class-A telecommunications carriers
providing international long distance voice, data, internet
and co-location hosting services in Bermuda. Stonington
Partners is a private investment firm located in New York
City, focused on the investment of equity capital in corporate
acquisitions. Stonington Partners manages $1 billion of
institutional capital on behalf of public and corporate
investment pension funds, private endowments and other financial
institutions.
James
Fitzgerald, President and CEO of TBI commented, “We
are very pleased to formally conclude the agreement reached
with Stonington. The sale process has been long and involved.
The entire staff at TBI is to be commended for their patience
and dedication throughout the sale process. I would like
to publicly thank the entire staff at TBI for their professionalism
and loyalty to our business and our customers during this
period. In addition I would like to thank all of our customers
for the loyalty they have demonstrated to TBI during this
challenging period. We value the relationships we have established
with our customers and we greatly appreciate the support
they have provided to TBI. With the transaction now completed,
TBI will continue with its mission of exceeding our customer’s
expectations with the delivery of quality products, world-class
service and cost effective telecommunication services in
Bermuda.”
When
reached for comment Trey Fitzgibbons, one of the founding
partners of Stonington offered, “We look forward to
the opportunities and growth that will result from working
with TeleBermuda and its team of talented employees. The
process has been completed and we share the enthusiasm of
the staff at TBI with respect to its potential for growth
through selective strategic expansion over the short, medium
and long-term of the business.”
About
TeleBermuda International Limited:
TeleBermuda International Limited is an established Bermuda
based “Class-A” carrier of competitive international
long distance voice, data, Internet and co-location hosting
services. Since beginning operations in 1997, TeleBermuda
has established itself as the industry leader in providing
lower cost, competitive, telecommunication services and
solutions for the Bermuda market.
About
Stonington Partners:
Stonington Partners is a private investment firm that is
focused on the investment of equity capital in corporate
acquisitions. Since the completion of their first transaction
in 1981, the principals of Stonington Partners have maintained
a leadership position in the sponsorship of control equity
investments in terms of both the number and dollar volume
of transactions. Stonington has presided over the investment
of $2.8 billion in equity capital in 44 acquisitions with
an aggregate transaction value of approximately $21 billion.
The investments have ranged from relatively small acquisitions
of ‘niche’ companies to ‘multi-billion
dollar’ acquisitions, which include manufacturing
conglomerates and food and drug retailers.
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