Skyway is pleased to announce the sale of Whenever Communications, LLC d/b/a SatellitePhoneStore.com (the “Company”) to private equity firm A111 Capital. Tina Blanco will remain CEO of the Company and will continue to lead and grow the SatellitePhoneStore.com brand. Skyway Capital Markets served as the exclusive investment banker to Whenever Communications for this transaction.
SatellitePhoneStore.com is a leading satellite phone, internet, equipment, and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) retailer. The Company boasts strong partnerships with the world’s leading MSS providers, including Inmarsat, Iridium, Kymeta, Globalstar, and Thuraya with relationships spanning 15-years. They continue to be the go-to-retail partner due to their dominant online presence, knowledgeable consultative sales and customer service staff.
Tina Blanco, CEO of Whenever Communications commented, “We could not be more pleased with the outcome of this transaction. We are truly blessed that we were able to close a transaction with A111, a buyer that shares our values and culture, the most important criteria we shared with the Skyway team at the beginning of this process.”
Skyway Capital Markets Senior Vice President Jack Murray stated, “We are excited to see what the future holds for SatellitePhoneStore.com with the support of A111. Their rapid growth has been incredible to watch, and we were truly honored to represent their team in such an important transaction.”
Russ Hunt, CEO at Skyway Capital Markets added, “Investor interest in attractively positioned technology and telecom businesses remains robust. It was great to see our Client take advantage of these current market dynamics that may change in the future. We are extremely proud of our team at Skyway as our tech & telecom practice continues to gain tremendous momentum.”
Skyway Capital Markets, LLC is a leading M&A advisor to closely held and family-owned middle-market businesses.
For additional information please contact:
Jack Murray, Senior Vice President
Jeff Hunt, Senior Managing Director
About SatellitePhoneStore.com
Satellite Phone Store is a leading satellite phone, internet, equipment, and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) retailer. The Company boasts strong partnerships with the world’s leading MSS providers, including Inmarsat, Iridium, Kymeta, Globalstar, and Thuraya with relationships spanning 15-years. They continue to be the go-to-retail partner due to their dominant online presence, knowledgeable consultative sales and customer service staff. For additional information, please visit www.SatellitePhoneStore.com.
About A111 Capital
A111 Capital is a private investment firm focused on operator-led acquisitions of lower middle-market companies. With our infrastructure and committed capital, we support highly-skilled business leaders in their search for values-driven enterprises seeking an owner exit or transition. Our operators have proven track records leading high-performance organizations as well as world-class education in management disciplines. Our investment approach ensures the owner’s legacy is preserved and expanded. We invest with the objective of building long-term, sustainable growth through strategic initiatives, operational improvements and active ownership. For additional information, please visit www.a111capital.com.
