Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. Announces Disposition by Windstream of Half of Retained Stake
In connection with the transaction, Searchlight, as lead private investor of 10,000,000 Shares, was offered by CS&L the right to designate one member to CS&L’s board of directors, provided that such designee is reasonably acceptable to CS&L. This designation right will terminate if Searchlight’s ownership drops below 5% prior to
The Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in
ABOUT CS&L
CS&L (Nasdaq:CSAL), an internally managed real estate investment trust, is engaged in the acquisition and construction of mission critical communications infrastructure, and is a leading provider of wireless infrastructure solutions for the communications industry. CS&L currently owns 3.9 million fiber strand miles, 85 wireless towers, and other communications real estate throughout
ABOUT SEARCHLIGHT CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.
Searchlight is a global private investment firm with offices in
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended from time to time. Those forward- looking statements include all statements that are not historical statements of fact including, without limitation, those regarding the appointment of the Searchlight designee to our board.
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INVESTOR CONTACT:Mark A. Wallace , 501-850-0866 EVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer mark.wallace@cslreit.com