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ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - One Communications (Details) $ in Thousands | May 03, 2016 USD ($)
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One Communications (formerly KeyTech) |
Acquisitions and Dispositions |
Ownership interest held by minority shareholders | 43.00%
One Communications (formerly KeyTech) |
Acquisitions and Dispositions |
Minority ownership contributed in acquisition (as a percent) | 43.00%
Cash consideration | $ 34,518
One Communications (formerly Keytech) and BDC |
Acquisitions and Dispositions |
Ownership interest held by minority shareholders | 15.00%
Ownership interest acquired (as a percent) | 51.00%
Cash consideration | $ 41,563

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