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Media and Communications

Uncommon Approach

The media and communications industry continues to experience relative uncertainty as the availability of capital ebbs and flows. In addition, changes in the regulatory environment also give companies reason to consider M&A opportunities that may arise.

Make sure your company is prepared to weather the challenges of today’s industry by working with an experienced and knowledgeable financial partner like Wachovia.

Our industry specialization includes:

• Cable, Content and Distribution
• Diversified Media and Entertainment
• Publishing
• TV and Radio Broadcasting
• Wireline and wireless communications
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Providers

Uncommon Commitment Stats

Distinguished by our unwavering commitment to the financial needs of your business.

• Balance sheet support—Wachovia has more than $6 billion committed to public and private companies in the sector
• Since 2004, we executed 134 capital markets transactions for 75 clients, raising $110 billion of capital
• Wachovia is a leading underwriter of both bank capital and high yield debt in the sector
• Over 50 dedicated industry and product experts focused on the sector
• Managing Directors average over 15 years of experience in media and communications investment banking

Uncommon Results

• High Yield
  • Leading underwriter for domestic media and communications companies in 2004 and YTD 2005, raising $9 billion in capital
  • Since 2000, Wachovia has served as lead or co-manager on $29 billion in media and communications bond offerings
• Loan Syndications
  • Agented 71 transactions in 2004 and YTD 2005  for total volume of $90 billion
  • Most active lead arranger for leveraged media loan syndications since 2000
  • Strong relationships with over 300 banks and institutional investors provides superior market knowledge
• M&A Advisory
  Leading mergers and acquisitions advisor to growing companies with expertise in serving the media and communications sectors having closed on more than $4 billion in transactions since 1999
• Public Equity and Converts
  Raised more than $28 billion in media and communications equity and equity-linked proceeds since 2000

The Wachovia Advantage

Wachovia's dedicated team of commercial, corporate, and investment banking professionals bring local, national, and international expertise to all facets of this complex industry. We can provide the products and support you need to address the competitive challenges you face.

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Payables, receivables, and merchant services

Lending and Financing
Term loans, commercial mortgages, and loan syndications

Risk Management
Financial and operating risk management tools

Sales and Trading
Money market and fixed income

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