MIDDLETOWN, R.I., March 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Towerstream Corporation (OTCQB:TWER) a fixed wireless fiber alternative provider,announced today that its Board of Directors has commenced evaluation of strategic repositioning of the company as it moves to leverage its existing key assets in major U.S. markets. In conjunction with such announcement, the company is launching a concerted focus on indirect and wholesale channels and the retention of Bank Street Group LLC as its independent financial advisor to explore strategic alternatives with such broadband carriers.
“After reviewing the core assets of the company, the Board has decided to work much more closely with other operators which have had a difficult time penetrating important markets,” said Ernest Ortega, Towerstream’s Chief Executive Officer. “Towerstream’s footprint in a dozen Tier 1 markets enable it to reach nearly 400,000 buildings. We already provide high speed broadband services to over 2,800 buildings in those markets, and carriers are looking to our leading footprint as a means of serving their own customers.”
The Company’s board determined that as part of its concerted efforts with other providers, it would undertake a review of strategic alternatives with the goal of maximizing shareholder value. “We look forward to our engagement with Bank Street, a company with an outstanding track record of leveraging their extensive transaction experience and deep industry experience to deliver outstanding results to their clients,” said Mr. Ortega.
The Company has not set a definitive timetable for the completion of its review of strategic alternatives and there can be no assurances that the process will result in a transaction. Any potential strategic alternative will be evaluated by the Board of Directors. The Company does not intend to discuss developments with respect to the evaluation process unless a transaction is approved, or disclosure becomes appropriate.
