QCP formed Access Spectrum, LLC in 2000 in partnership with Motorola and the Industrial Telecommunications Association. Access Spectrum leases its private spectrum to wireless users such as corporations, government agencies and dealers representing third-party industrial users. Access' private spectrum enables its users to maintain regular and reliable communication while eliminating dependance on carrier bandwidth.
www.accessspectrum.com
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Alpha Media is one of the world's leading men's lifestyle media companies. The flagship media property, Maxim magazine, is the number one young men's lifestyle publication in the U.S. by circulation, and Blender magazine is recognized as the premier publication for music enthusiasts. In addition, Alpha Media's digital properties, anchored by maxim.com, are among the top collections of websites targeting the young male demographic. Alpha Media has also successfully used the Maxim brand to generate recurring revenue streams across multiple entertainment platforms and distribution channels, including Maxim Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio, Maxim Lounges, Maxim Prime Steakhouses, Maxim Resorts and Maxim Living home products. QCP has partnered with Kent Brownridge who serves as CEO of Alpha Media and who previously ran Wenner Media, the publisher of Rolling Stone , Us Weekly and Men's Journal.
Bresnan Broadband Holdings, LLC (Bresnan) is a holding company that operates cable television systems serving approximately 300,000 basic subscribers in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Utah. Bresnan was founded by Bill Bresnan in 1984. An early leader in the introduction of advanced services, Bresnan has historically operated in the United States, Chile and Poland, and at one point, served over a million customers worldwide. QCP's equity investment in Bresnan was made in partnership with Providence Equity Partners, Comcast, TD Capital Communications Partners and Bresnan management.
Cablevision
Systems
Cablevision is the 6th largest cable operator in the U.S. with 3 million
subscribers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Cablevision's network
is fully upgraded and has the highest data penetration rates of any publicly traded
cable operator. In addition to its cable assets, Cablevision controls
a suite of marquis media, entertainment and telecommunications assets
in New York and nationally. Significant non-cable assets include the American
Movie Classics cable network, seven regional sports networks, the New
York Knicks, the New York Rangers and Radio City Productions. QCP's
investment was in the form of a privately structured issue of convertible
preferred stock. QCP has fully realized its investment in Cablevision.
www.cablevision.com
Cinemark is a leading movie theatre operator serving North America and Latin America. Cinemark is the third largest movie theatre operator in the US, with over 2,400 screens in the US and Canada. In Latin America, Cinemark operates over 900 screens in 12 countries with a concentration in Mexico and Brazil. Cinemark operates one of the most modern asset bases in the industry with over 70% of its screens having stadium seating. Cinemark was founded in 1987 by Lee Roy Mitchell, Cinemark’s CEO, and has grown primarily through new theatre development.
Quadrangle's equity investment in Cinemark was made in partnership with Madison Dearborn Partners and Cinemark management.
DataNet Communications Group, Inc. ("DataNet") is a facilities-based telecommunications provider that provides high-speed connectivity to businesses, telecommunications carriers, and educational, healthcare, and government institutions in New York's Hudson Valley and neighboring regions.
DataNet's strategy targets large-scale customers, including enterprises, carriers and institutions. The Company focuses on tier III-IV markets with more favorable competitive dynamics. DataNet owns and operates a local access fiber optic network, offering services that include point-to-point connectivity, high-bandwidth WANs, wholesale transport, last-mile access and internet access solutions.
Through its investment in the Company's preferred stock in 2004, QCP is the majority shareholder of DataNet.
www.hvdata.net
Dice Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of specialized career websites for select professional communities, including technology and engineering, capital markets and financial services, accounting and finance, and security clearance. It provides its services in multiple markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
QCP acquired Dice in 2005 in equal partnership with General Atlantic Partners. Dice priced an initial public offering of common shares in July 2007.
Get AS
Get AS (“Get”) is a leading provider of cable TV, high-speed broadband internet and telephony services to residential customers in Norway . The company serves approximately 375,000 households, with a footprint spanning each of Norway 's five largest cities. Get's core service offering is Pay TV (to which all of its customers subscribe). It also offers broadband and voice services. Get operates a fully digitized network, and is the only significant local loop provider outside of telecom incumbent Telenor. QCP led the Get transaction and partnered with Goldman Sachs Capital Partners.
Global Energy Decisions, LLC provides integrated
data, software, and analytics to the global energy markets which span
the energy industry value chain. Global Energy delivers solutions that help energy industry professionals solve tough problems, reduce the complexity of managing their enterprises, and stay competitive. QCP has fully realized its investment in Global Energy.
Hargray is an integrated telecommunications provider serving southeastern South Carolina and northeastern Georgia. The company's operations include traditional telephone carrier services, internet services, cable television, wireless telephone and a telephone directory publishing operation. QCP acquired Hargray in June 2007.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. ("MGM") is actively engaged in the worldwide
production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video,
interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. MGM's film library includes
approximately 4,000 motion pictures and 10,400 television episodes, with 90% of the
library's titles released post-1948 and 50% released post-1977. MGM's library contains
the rights to some of the most successful film franchises ever created, including Rocky,
The Pink Panther, 19 classic Woody Allen productions, and the James Bond franchise, the
most successful film franchise in history.
MGM is owned by an investor consortium including QCP, Providence Equity Partners, Texas Pacific
Group, Sony Corporation of America, Comcast and DLJ Merchant Banking Partners.
www.mgm.com
NTELOS Inc. is a diversified telecommunications company, serving customers
primarily in Virginia and West Virginia. The Company operates a 100% CDMA
digital PCS network, a rural local exchange carrier (RLEC), a competitive
local exchance carrier (CLEC) and an Internet service provider (ISP). QCP
invested in NTELOS in 2005. NTELOS priced an initial public offering of common
shares in February 2006. QCP did not sell shares in the offering and
continues to own approximately 29% of NTELOS.
www.ntelos.com
NuVox Communications is one of the largest regional CLECs in the US offering a comprehensive selection of voice, data, Internet and IP-based services over its fully deployed network. The Company serves customers across the Southeast and
www.nuvox.com
Grupo Corporativo Ono, S.A. ("ONO")
In 2003, QCP began its first of several debt and equity investments in ONO, the leading alternative telecommunications operator in Spain, providing telephony, pay television and Internet access services to residential and business customers. In November 2005, ONO acquired Auna Tlc, a leading Spanish broadband and fixed-line operator, and QCP along with its investment partners JP Morgan Capital Partners, Providence Equity Partners and Thomas H. Lee Partners helped to finance the acquisition. As a result of its investments over the past three years, QCP has worked closely with ONO's management on all of its significant initiatives and serves on the Company's Board of Directors.
ProSiebenSat.1
ProSiebenSat.1 is one of the leading German commercial television broadcasters
with four major national networks. Its two main networks, ProSieben and
Sat.1, are general interest networks and its two smaller networks, Kabel
1 and N24, air primarily classic feature films and series and news and
documentaries, respectively. ProSiebenSat.1 also engages in other
revenue generating activities including merchandising and multimedia activities.
ProSiebenSat.1 and its main competitor have 90% share of television advertising in
Europe's largest
television market.
QCP's investment in ProSiebenSat.1 was made in partnership with
Saban Capital Group, Bain Capital Partners, Hellman & Friedman, Thomas
H. Lee Partners, Providence Equity Partners and Alpine Capital. Haim Saban,
a highly successful entrepreneur, serves as Chairman of the Company.
www.prosiebensat1.com
Protection One is a leading provider of property security monitoring services, providing electronic monitoring and maintenance of alarm systems to approximately one million customers in North America. Protection One's revenues are generated primarily from recurring monthly payments for monitoring and maintaining the alarm systems that are installed in customers' homes and businesses. The Company provides its services to residential (both single family and multifamily), commercial and wholesale customers.
Publishing Group of America, Inc.
Publishing Group of America, Inc. ("PGA") is a Tennessee-based private company that publishes American Profile, a weekly magazine insert for use by publishers of small community newspapers. American Profile has a weekly circulation of greater than 7.5 million and as of year-end 2005 was ranked among the ten largest magazines in the United States. American Profile's editorial content includes both national and regional stories, all of which have a direct link to hometown America. For community publishers, American Profile is a cost-effective way to increase the editorial and advertising content of their newspapers and the perceived value of their newspapers to readers. For advertisers, American Profile is the most efficient way in print to reach consumers who live in small communities throughout America.
QCP has fully realized its investment in PGA.
www.pubgroupofamerica.com
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Cequel Communications is the eighth largest cable operator in the U.S. serving more than 1.4 million customers across hundred of communities in more than 16 states. Cequel operates under the name Suddenlink Communications and offers a variety of services that includes basic cable, digital cable, high-speed Internet access and cable telephony. QCP II invested in Cequel in 2006 in partnership with Goldman Sachs Capital Advisors, Oaktree Capital and Cequel’s management team, which is led by Jerry Kent, a cable industry veteran.
West is a leading business process outsourcing provider to many of the world’s largest companies, organizations, and government agencies. West offers a comprehensive set of solutions under three business segments: Communication Services, Conferencing Services, and Receivables Management. West’s core competencies include managing technology, telephony, and human capital in order to help its customers communicate more effectively. QCP II invested in West in partnership with Thomas H. Lee Partners, the West family, and management.