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Circumference Group Acquires Majority Stake In The Computer Works

Jul 12, 2022•about 3 years ago

Acquiring Company

Circumference Group

Acquired Company

The Computer Works

Little Rock

Description

Circumference Group, a unique, operationally-focused investment firm led by former Endurance International CEO Jeff Fox, has acquired a majority stake in The Computer Works ("TCW"), an Arkansas provider of fiber and fixed wireless internet services to residential and commercial customers. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Company Information

Company

Circumference Group

Location

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

About

The company seeks to provide valuable and transparent data surrounding electric vehicle usage and allows both current and prospective EV owners to generate various reports that detail overall EV battery health. The firm leverages the broad and deep operational experience of its team to thoroughly understand a target investment's current competitiveness and performance and the execution risks that may prevent it from reaching its performance potential. Circumference Group was founded in 2009 by a team of veteran business operators and investors led by Jeff Fox, a proven executive who has served in multiple leadership roles including CEO of Endurance International Group, CEO of Convergys Corp. and COO of Alltel Wireless. Circumference Group is an investment firm designed to deliver superior risk-adjusted performance for its capital partners.

M&A Insights

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Integration timeline
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Tech stack consolidation
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Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
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