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our investment in the company has paid off

1. [verwijderd] 17 juli 2008 20:27

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   Claranet sells Amen Group to Dada S.p.A. for €17.5 million in cash
   
   Claranet to sharpen focus on managed services
   London 16 July 2008 - International managed services provider, Claranet, today announced the €17.5m cash sale of the Amen Group of companies to Dada S.p.A, international leader in both Community & Entertainment services for web and mobile, as well as Domain, Hosting & online Advertising services, listed on the Italian Stock Exchange (MTA Segment STAR: DA.MI).
   
   The Amen Group is one of Europe’s largest domain and web hosting specialists, and was acquired by Claranet on 12 July 2005 as part of a larger transaction involving US-based hosting and network provider, Via Networks. The divestment allows Claranet to sharpen its focus on core business and enhances the Group’s ability to continue its organic and external growth in the burgeoning managed network and hosting services market.
   
   When we acquired Amen, our goal was to grow the company through sustained investment in its people and technology and make it a European market leader. We are pleased to have realised this goal and that our investment in the company has paid off.
   
   This transaction is a win for all parties. Having expanded our footprint over the last 12 years to include seven countries, 12 offices and 16 data centres, we are now in an even better position to grow organically and through further acquisitions. This transaction will contribute to our focus on delivering high-quality network, hosting and application hosting services to business. We plan to continue working with Amen by providing managed network, hosting and support services across Europe.
   Charles Nasser, founder and CEO of Claranet
   
   ENDS
   
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   About Claranet
   Claranet is a managed services provider with over 12 years’ experience in the IT industry. We manage network, hosting, and application hosting, services for our business customers, enabling them to focus on their business rather than worrying about their technology.
   
   The Claranet Group comprises 12 offices, 16 data centres and 600 staff. Our hosting services extend from co-location to managing complex mission-critical applications for leading international companies. Our international MPLS core network enables optimal service levels across 6 European countries and the US. We operate 24-hour network operating centres covering all countries. Claranet is carrier-neutral with a proven track record in delivering services to our customer base of over 36,000 organisations. Our high-calibre customers include Airbus, Danone, DeVere Group, EDF Energy and EMI.
   
   Claranet strives for excellence and is committed to delivering the highest quality products and services. Our ISO9001 accreditation, acceptance into the Telecom Networks Framework Agreement and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status, all recognise Claranet’s exceptional track record in providing managed services for businesses and the public sector.
   
   See www.uk.clara.net for more information.
   
   
2. [verwijderd] 17 juli 2008 21:08

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   Ongelooflijk toch, dan denkend waar Claranet het voor heeft gekocht.
   
   Is er nog iets bekend van een clausule? :P
   
   Het enige wat ik weer tegen kwam was alweer een rapportje.
   
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   Date: 15-Jul-08
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3. Pitmans 17 juli 2008 23:52

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   Nou, zoveel is er uiteindelijk ook niet op verdiend. In totaal heeft de overname Via dik 10mio gekost in 2004 en tot half 2007 was er in Europa geen bedrijf dat slecht gedraaid heeft, dus ook de Amen-business is automatisch meer waard geworden.
   
   Ik blijf ervan overtuigd, dat de overname van Amen destijds (en ook PSInet) een 4-voudige opzet had :
   1) de aandacht afleiden dat het eigenlijk met Via zelf heel slecht ging
   2) het kopen van winstgevende omzet, in een poging om als geheel wel beter te gaan presteren
   3) het verzorgen van een aardige overnamebonus voor het management van Amen/PSInet
   4) ervoor zorgen dat Claranet/Interoute goedkoop aan Amen en PSInet konden komen, door Via zich zó diep in te schulden te laten steken, dat ze daar nooit meer uit konden komen.
   
   Zie onderstaand bericht uit 2004. $ 1,94, dat waren nog eens tijden....
   
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   Press Release Source: VIA NET.WORKS, Inc.
   
   VIA NET.WORKS Announces Acquisition of Amen S.A.S, Combined Businesses Now Serve More Than 200,000 Customers in Europe and the US
   Wednesday January 28, 4:10 pm ET
   New Profitable Revenues and Expected Operational Synergies Support VIA's Drive to Achieve Cash-Flow Breakeven in 2004
   
   AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VIA NET.WORKS, Inc. (Nasdaq: VNWI; EASE), a leading provider of business communications solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced the acquisition of the European web hosting company Amen, based in Paris, France. Amen (www.amenworld.com) is an industry leader in providing value-priced hosting solutions to the SME market in France, the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy.
   Rhett Williams, VIA's Chief Executive Officer, in commenting on the acquisition, stated: "Amen significantly strengthens our VIA Express business unit's drive to provide flexible and innovative products to multi-sector SMEs through hassle-free on-line sales and customer support tools."
   
   Mr. Williams continued: "In addition to positioning VIA as a leader in shared hosting, we see a number of direct benefits that Amen brings to VIA:
   
   * Amen's fully-automated and scaleable end-to-end operating platform will
   allow us to achieve meaningful cost and operational synergies through
   the migration of our existing shared hosting customers onto Amen's more
   cost-efficient platform,
   
   * The Amen platform further enhances our ability to enter new geographic
   markets with superior service offerings and low incremental investment,
   
   * Existing management will continue in the business to further drive its
   success,
   
   * Finally, Amen is immediately financially accretive to us and delivers a
   cash generating pre-paid business model."
   
   Patrick Chassany, spokesman for Amen, commented, "The acquisition of Amen by VIA NET.WORKS is an excellent strategic fit for both companies. By leveraging Amen's scaleable and flexible platforms together with VIA's existing hosting customers and geographic presence, the combined business is well positioned to take advantage of the growth expected in hosting and related applications over the coming years."
   
   VIA paid a total of Euros 6 million in cash and Euros 1 million in VIA common stock at closing. The selling shareholders will have the opportunity to receive further consideration (est. between Euros 1.0--2.5 million) in cash and VIA common stock, based on the 2004 operating performance of the Amen business. The Amen group is expected to contribute approximately Euros 7 million in revenue to the VIA group in 2004.
   
   Mr. Williams further stated, "From a strategic perspective, Amen marks the first significant step for VIA's pro-active acquisition program as we build on the operational improvements made during 2003 and drive for sustainable profitability and free cash flow. This is the first proof-point of our commitment to pursue acquisitions that complement our business strategy and deliver immediate benefits to our customers and shareholders
   
   bron: Yahoo
   
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   p.s. Heb vandaag bijgekocht op $1.90 & $1.85
   Close & after hours $1.94
4. Pitmans 18 juli 2008 00:13

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   Nou, zoveel is er uiteindelijk ook niet op verdiend. In totaal heeft de overname Via dik 10mio gekost in 2004

   Niet zo veel verdiend tov aankoopprijs door Via uiteraard, maar tov de verkoopprijs aan Claranet alweer ietsje meer :
   
   On July 12, 2005, VIA sold its Amen group of businesses and its U.S., Dutch and Portuguese legacy operations to Claranet for $9.3 million
   
   
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   dat overgebleven geld van vnwi zal toch wel veilig op een rekening staan daar bij die yanken....