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Align Capital Partners acquires ISPN Network Services to strengthen position in broadband fiber market

Dec 18, 2024•12 months ago

Acquiring Company

Align Capital Partners

Acquired Company

ISPN Network Services

Financial ServicesHardwareInternetInformation Technology

Description

Align Capital Partners announced the acquisition of ISPN Network Services, a managed IT services provider primarily serving broadband fiber and internet operators in suburban and rural areas across the country. This strategic move is in line with ACP’s thematic focus on the natural outsourcing trends within IT services, particularly in vertical end-markets where technology adoption is lagging. The acquisition is expected to enhance ISPN’s suite of services and support its growth within the broadband fiber market.

Company Information

Company

Align Capital Partners

About

Align Capital Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm that partners with business owners and management teams to create shared success. ACP manages $775 million in committed capital with investment teams in Cleveland and Dallas. ACP brings experience and resources to help lower-middle-market companies accelerate their growth to the benefit of management, employees, and the firm's investors. ACP makes control investments in differentiated companies within the business services, technology, specialty manufacturing, and distribution sectors. For more information, visit www.aligncp.com.

M&A Insights

Based on deal data
Integration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed