Sale of EWT/TSS

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.

CEA's Role:

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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