Legal DealFolio - WOW! Acquisition of Knology

Hogan Lovells advised the Transaction Committee of the Board of Directors of Knology, Inc. on the definitive merger agreement under which a subsidiary of WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (WOW!) has agreed to acquire Knology in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. Knology is a leading provider of interactive communications and entertainment services in ten markets in the southeastern United States and three markets in the midwestern United States. WOW! is a competitive provider of residential and commercial high-speed Internet, cable television, and telephone services. The Hogan Lovells team representing the Transaction Committee of the Board of Directors of Knology, Inc. was led by Joe Gilligan and Steve Kaufman with assistance from Paul D. Manca, Joseph G. Connolly, Jr., Kevin K. Greenslade, Christopher H. Schott, and Todd M. Aman (Corporate M&A); William L. Neff (Employee Benefits); Daniel M. Davidson (Tax); Michele S. Harrington (Antitrust); and Gordon C. Wilson (Lending).

Deal Date:	19-04-2012	Practice Area:	Corporate and M&A
Deal Title:	WOW! Acquisition of Knology	Industry:	Fixed Line Telecommunications
Description:	Hogan Lovells advised the Transaction Committee of the Board of Directors of Knology, Inc. on the definitive merger agreement under which a subsidiary of WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (WOW!) has agreed to acquire Knology in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. Knology is a leading provider of interactive communications and entertainment services in ten markets in the southeastern United States and three markets in the midwestern United States. WOW! is a competitive provider of residential and commercial high-speed Internet, cable television, and telephone services. The Hogan Lovells team representing the Transaction Committee of the Board of Directors of Knology, Inc. was led by Joe Gilligan and Steve Kaufman with assistance from Paul D. Manca, Joseph G. Connolly, Jr., Kevin K. Greenslade, Christopher H. Schott, and Todd M. Aman (Corporate M&A); William L. Neff (Employee Benefits); Daniel M. Davidson (Tax); Michele S. Harrington (Antitrust); and Gordon C. Wilson (Lending).
Financial Center:	Washington DC	Value:	1000.01-5000.00
Advised Party:	Target Company	Law Firm	Hogan Lovells
Target Company Jurisdiction:	United States	Acquiror Jurisdiction:	United States
Classification:	Strategic Buyer Acquisitions Private Company	Lawyer	Joe Gilligan

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