Simpson Thacher is advising KKR in connection with its investment in MetroNet. KKR will be making the investment in MetroNet through its global infrastructure strategy. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
MetroNet is a 100 percent Fiber Optic Company headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. The customer-focused company provides cutting-edge fiber optic communication services, including high-speed Fiber Internet, full-featured Fiber Phone, and Fiber IPTV with a wide variety of programming.
The Simpson Thacher team includes Breen Haire, Shamus Crosby, Jacqui Bogucki and Zain Rifat (M&A); Nancy Mehlman and Morgan Otway (Tax); Genevieve Dorment and Kate Mirino (IP); Tristan Brown and Alyssa Ohanian (ECEB); Dennis Loiacono and Tim Gallagher (Real Estate); Michael Isby (Environmental); and Kelly Karapetyan (Antitrust).