Rogers Wireless

PomeGran Appoints New CEO and CFO to Execute Strategic Scaling Initiatives as Canada’s Leading Fibre-centric Rural Broadband Provider Expands

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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PomeGran Inc. , Canada’s leading fibre-centric rural broadband provider, announced today the appointment of two telecom veterans to the C-suite, to add executive leadership strength and increase the company’s focus on strategic scaling initiatives for its hyper-expansion across rural Canada and the US.

Key Points: 
  • PomeGran Inc. , Canada’s leading fibre-centric rural broadband provider, announced today the appointment of two telecom veterans to the C-suite, to add executive leadership strength and increase the company’s focus on strategic scaling initiatives for its hyper-expansion across rural Canada and the US.
  • PomeGran has appointed Brent Johnston as CEO and Kurban Khanbhai as CFO, both effective immediately.
  • Johnston is a seasoned telecom executive, with his most recent tenure as President of Rogers Wireless.
  • Over the next six months, Brent and Kurban will be supporting PomeGran’s expansion strategies, including additional acquisitions and broadband network expansion projects.

KORE Announces Completion of Comprehensive Debt Refinancing and Strategic Investment

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Searchlight Capital has made a $150 million strategic investment in the form of non-convertible preferred stock with a ten-year maturity and 13% per annum dividend rate.

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  • Searchlight Capital has made a $150 million strategic investment in the form of non-convertible preferred stock with a ten-year maturity and 13% per annum dividend rate.
  • Proceeds from the Searchlight investment were used for debt repayment, transaction fees, and expenses, resulting in KORE having additional cash for general corporate purposes.
  • TD Cowen acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Company in connection with its strategic equity investment.
  • UBS Investment Bank acted as exclusive Debt Advisor on the Term Loan refinancing.

Retail rises to the top in top 40 most valuable Canadian brands ranking

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Home to numerous green fashion start-ups, Canadian brands are manufacturing clothes using low-impact fabrics and have achieved notable success such as lululemon.

Key Points: 
  • Home to numerous green fashion start-ups, Canadian brands are manufacturing clothes using low-impact fabrics and have achieved notable success such as lululemon.
  • Kantar BrandSnapshot delivers intelligence on 10,000 brands in 40+ markets, offering a quick read on a brand's performance in a category.
  • Roger's acquired Shaw and all four brands (Roger's, Fido, Chatr and Shaw) and were valued as a part of parent company Roger's.
  • For each of the individual brands, Kantar BrandZ has separate financial information available from Roger's financial report and consumer opinions available through Kantar BrandZ data.

Rogers Bank launches the Rogers Connections Mastercard to deliver customers more value

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Bank today announced the launch of the new Rogers Connections™ Mastercard®, the latest in the company’s reward-rich suite of credit card options for Canadians. The new card delivers cash back rewards and tangible Rogers benefits, reaffirming Rogers commitment to providing innovative products and value to Rogers customers.

Key Points: 
  • The new card delivers cash back rewards and tangible Rogers benefits, reaffirming Rogers commitment to providing innovative products and value to Rogers customers.
  • Our new Rogers Connections Mastercard is designed to unlock even more value for Rogers customers, rewarding cardholders with benefits that no other card can provide.
  • The Rogers Connections Mastercard is the newest product from Rogers Bank, which has been delivering innovative credit cards to Canadians since 2013.
  • Rogers Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. For more information on the Rogers Connections Mastercard and complete terms and conditions, please visit: www.RogersBank.com/Connections .

Rogers and Shaw Provide Statement Regarding Mediation with the Commissioner of Competition

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The early mediation between Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw), and the Commissioner of Competition on July 4 and July 5, 2022, did not result in a resolution of the Commissioners objections to the proposed merger.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The early mediation between Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw), and the Commissioner of Competition on July 4 and July 5, 2022, did not result in a resolution of the Commissioners objections to the proposed merger.
  • Rogers and Shaw are not precluded from continuing discussions with the Commissioner at any time.
  • Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960.
  • Neither Rogers, Shaw nor Quebecor are under any obligation (and Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any statements containing forward-looking information, except as required by law.

Rogers and Shaw Provide Statement Regarding Mediation with the Commissioner of Competition

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The early mediation between Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw), and the Commissioner of Competition on July 4 and July 5, 2022, did not result in a resolution of the Commissioners objections to the proposed merger.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The early mediation between Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers), Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw), and the Commissioner of Competition on July 4 and July 5, 2022, did not result in a resolution of the Commissioners objections to the proposed merger.
  • Rogers and Shaw are not precluded from continuing discussions with the Commissioner at any time.
  • Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960.
  • Neither Rogers, Shaw nor Quebecor are under any obligation (and Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter any statements containing forward-looking information, except as required by law.

Searchlight Capital Partners Announces Appointment of David Fuller as Operating Partner

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. (Searchlight or the Firm), a leading global private investment firm, today announced the appointment of David Fuller as an Operating Partner.

Key Points: 
  • Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. (Searchlight or the Firm), a leading global private investment firm, today announced the appointment of David Fuller as an Operating Partner.
  • Commenting on his new role, Mr. Fuller said: I am thrilled to be joining the Searchlight team and to have the opportunity to contribute to the Firms success.
  • Erol Uzumeri, a Founding Partner of Searchlight, added: We continue to see a wealth of opportunities in the technology and communications sectors.
  • Searchlight seeks to invest in businesses where its long-term capital and strategic support accelerate value creation for all stakeholders.

Unlock the power of Disney+ with an exclusive offer, only at Rogers

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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TORONTO, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced that select Rogers Infinite plans now come with an exclusive offer of six months of Disney+, and select Ignite TV and SmartStream plans now come with an exclusive offer of up to 12 months of Disney+ when customers sign up for a Disney+ subscription through Rogers. With summer in full swing and viewers looking to binge-watch between seasons, customers can catch their favourite movies and shows across six premium content brands available on Disney+.

Key Points: 
  • Rogers Wireless customers can take their viewing experience on-the-go worry-free on Canadas largest and most reliable 5G network.
  • Customers on select Rogers Infinite plans can get six months of Disney+ on us when they subscribe to Disney+ through Rogers.
  • To learn more about these exclusive offers, which are available to select new and existing Rogers customers for a limited time, visit www.rogers.com .
  • Largest based on total square kilometers of Rogers 5G coverage compared to published coverage of other national networks.

Rogers Awarded Best Wireless Network in Ontario

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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The results confirm that Rogers customers have access to the best wireless network experience in Ontario at a time when connectivity is more important than ever.

Key Points: 
  • The results confirm that Rogers customers have access to the best wireless network experience in Ontario at a time when connectivity is more important than ever.
  • Rogers was ranked Best in Test and most reliable network overall for the entire province, and for Ottawa and the Greater Toronto Area.
  • The study also ranked Rogers as the best and most reliable wireless network in all of Canada, and among the top wireless carriers worldwide benchmarked by umlaut.
  • Together with Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, and the Eastern Ontario Regional Network, Rogers entered a $300 million partnership to expand wireless connectivity in rural and remote communities throughout eastern Ontario.

Rogers Awarded Best Wireless Network in Canada for Third Year in a Row

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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The results confirm that Rogers customers have access to the best wireless network in the country at a time when connectivity is more important than ever.

Key Points: 
  • The results confirm that Rogers customers have access to the best wireless network in the country at a time when connectivity is more important than ever.
  • The report confirms that Rogers provides the best network inevery one of Canadas six largest cities, includingVancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montral.These results also place Rogers among the top wireless carriers worldwide benchmarked by umlaut.
  • Last week, an Ookla Speedtest report found Rogers wireless network delivered the most consistent speeds of any national wireless network in Canada in Q2.
  • Largest based on total square kilometers of Rogers 5G coverage compared to published coverage of other national networks.