Alaska Communications Secures $390 Million Financing to Enhance and Expand Statewide Fiber Infrastructure
August 29 2024 - 3:05PM
Business Wire
Alaska Communications, the premier provider of mission-critical
and life-critical communications infrastructure in Alaska,
announced a major financial advancement with the establishment of a
new five-year $390 million senior secured credit facility. The
funds will be used to repay existing debt and to further invest in
expanding the company’s fiber infrastructure across the state.
“This new financing represents a significant opportunity to
enhance our fiber infrastructure in Alaska,” said Matt McConnell,
CEO of Alaska Communications. “We are dedicated to contributing to
a stronger state economy for Alaskans now and for years to come by
enhancing connectivity with increased fiber capacity. The potential
to expand fiber-based connectivity is immense, and this new
facility enhances our ability to meet the growing demands of our
market.”
Alaska Communications is currently developing a network that
spans 9,100 miles of fiber, connecting business and wholesale
customers throughout the state. The company has plans to further
extend its critical infrastructure to enhance connectivity in
Alaska.
Rothschild & Co served as the financial advisor to Alaska
Communications. Bank of America and Fifth Third Bank acted as Joint
Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers.
About Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications, an affiliate of ATN International, Inc.
(NASDAQ: ATNI), is the leading provider of mission and
life-critical communications infrastructure in Alaska. The company
operates a robust and advanced statewide fiber network and a highly
diverse undersea fiber optic system that connects Alaska to the
contiguous U.S. For additional information, visit
www.AlaskaCommunications.com.
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Heather Marron Manager, Corporate Communications
Heather.Marron@acsalaska.com
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