Lone Star Affiliate Acquires A Wireless from Atlantic Street Capital
January 19, 2016
An affiliate of Lone Star Funds has acquired A Wireless (formerly Z Wireless), a Greenville, North Carolina–based wireless retailer with more than 600 stores across 31 states, from Atlantic Street Capital. Atlantic Street Capital said the sale represented a successful exit for its investment; William Blair served as exclusive financial advisor and Morrison Cohen served as legal advisor to A Wireless.
- Buyers
- Affiliate of Lone Star Funds
- Targets
- A Wireless (formerly Z Wireless)
- Sellers
- Atlantic Street Capital
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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