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Lightower and Sidera both currently offer fiber-based networking solutions comprised of Ethernet, dark fiber, wavelengths, Internet access, private networks and colocation services. Both companies also offer industry-specific solutions such as ultra-low latency connections for financial services firms, video transport for media companies, wireless backhaul for wireless operators, as well as diverse cloud, content and data center connectivity.

Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Current Lightower Fiber Networks investors include M/C Partners, Pamlico Capital and Ridgemont Equity Partners. Current Sidera Networks investors include ABRY Partners and Spectrum Equity Investors.

About Lightower Fiber Networks
Lightower Fiber Networks is the premier metro fiber and bandwidth provider in the Northeast, offering over 6,600 fiber route miles coupled with comprehensive transport, alternative access and nationwide long-haul services. Lightower's fiber footprint extends from New England, to eastern New York State, New Jersey, Long Island and New York City. With access to over 3,500 service locations, Lightower offers unparalleled regional density, performance, scalability, security and reliability in the Northeast. Lightower Fiber is headquartered in Boxborough, MA. For more information, visit www.lightower.com or call 888-LT-FIBER.

About Sidera Networks
Sidera Networks, LLC, www.sidera.net, is the premier provider of tailored, high-capacity communications services to large enterprise, carrier and data center customers with a focus on how customers connect to cloud services and access or distribute content. Sidera Networks offers a comprehensive suite of facilities-based services including: Ethernet, SONET, Wavelength, Dark Fiber, Internet Access, Colocation and more. With a fiber-optic network leveraging unique rights-of-way that delivers connectivity to the major metropolitan areas from Maine to Virginia and out to Chicago, as well as access to Toronto and London, Sidera is committed to delivering cost-effective, custom solutions coupled with superior industry expertise, service and support. Learn more about Sidera at www.sidera.net or call 877-669-6366.

About Berkshire Partners
Berkshire Partners LLC, the Boston-based investment firm, has invested in over 100 middle market companies since 1986 through eight investment funds with aggregate capital commitments of over $11 billion. Berkshire has developed specific industry experience in several areas, including communications, consumer products and retail, business services, industrial manufacturing and transportation. Within communications, the firm has particular expertise in infrastructure investments including Crown Castle International (NYSE: CCI) and The Telx Group. Berkshire has a strong history of partnering with management teams to grow the companies in which it invests, with the goal of consistently achieving superior investment returns. The firm seeks to invest $50 million to $500 million of equity capital in each portfolio company. For additional information, visit www.berkshirepartners.com or call 617-227-0050.



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Media Contacts
For Lightower Fiber Networks media inquiries, please contact:
Jaymie Scotto & Associates
+1 866-695-3629
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For Sidera Networks media inquiries, please contact:
Joe Cumello
Sidera Networks
+1 703-434-8275
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For Berkshire Partners media inquiries, please contact:
Kate Bush
Berkshire Partners LLC
+1 617-227-0050
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