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WideOpenWest, Inc. (“WOW!”) is one of the nation’s leading broadband providers, with a high-performing network that passes 1.9 million residential, business and wholesale customers.

Camping World (NYSE: CWH) is a leading operator in the recreational vehicle (“RV”) industry. The company is a multi-store dealership and retailer of RVs and related products and services.

Congruex provides network design, engineering, construction and maintenance services to the broadband industry. Through a series of acquisitions, Congruex has built a national business specializing in end-to-end engineering and construction services.

Hornblower Holdings specializes in global experiences, attractions and transportation.

Pursuit (NYSE: PRSU) owns and operates a collection of attractions, distinctive lodges, dining experiences, sightseeing tours and retail stores in iconic destinations in the U.S., Canada and Iceland.

FC3 is a content services company focused on visual special effects and post-production services.

Digicomm International is a value-added distributor and reseller of equipment for the global broadband industry, with specialization in the hybrid fiber-coaxial and fiber markets.

Founded in 1949, The Gersh Agency is a leading global entertainment and sports agency, representing a diverse roster of clients across film, television, sports, theater, comedy, branding, publishing and digital media.

Journey Beyond is a leading experiential tourism and leisure company in Australia with a national portfolio of iconic experiences.

Saber Interactive is an integrated premium PC / console video game developer and publisher with 13 studios worldwide. The company is among the leading video gaming developers globally.

Victory Capital (NASDAQ: VCTR) is an investment management firm operating a next-generation, integrated multi-boutique business model. Victory serves both institutional and retail investors with a scalable platform model that provides centralized services.

Fidelis Insurance (NYSE: FIHL) is a global provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance products.

Venerable Holdings is a leading consolidator of closed variable annuity blocks.

DARAG is an established European insurance and reinsurance group specializing in the assumption of legacy business and the provision of capital relief solutions.

Upwell Water is a specialty finance company focused on providing capital markets solutions to operators of small and medium-sized water infrastructure assets. The firm partners with providers and users of water solutions with tailored financing alternatives.

AutoLenders is a vertically integrated car leasing, dealership and online automotive sales and purchasing company with a specialized data driven business model.
Modern Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser (“RIA”) consolidator pursuing a micro-aggregation build-up strategy focused on acquiring select RIAs in strategic locations across the U.S.

Oxbow Carbon engages in the global sourcing, production, marketing and distribution of refinery byproducts and solid carbon fuel, including fuel grade petroleum coke and calcined petcoke.

ATC is an independent remanufacturer of automotive drivetrain components, specializing in the engineering, manufacturing and remanufacturing of transmissions, engines and advanced electric powertrain systems.

SyBridge Technologies is a comprehensive provider of technology-driven manufacturing solutions to producers of plastic and composite components across multiple industries to drive efficiencies for its customers from initial product concept to full production.

Emerald is an electronics manufacturing services provider specializing in high-mix, low-volume engineering, design, prototyping, testing, assembly and lifecycle support services for blue-chip original equipment manufacturers across a range of end-markets.

Convergix is an automation systems integrator offering solutions to diverse industrial and consumer end-markets. It designs, engineers and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers’ manufacturing, production and distribution facilities.

OneMagnify is a global provider of data-driven and integrated marketing, analytics and technology solutions to blue-chip clients across a range of industrial and other end-markets.

Smyth is a leading U.S. provider of innovative and sustainable prime label solutions to blue-chip global consumer product customers across the household, food, health & beauty and automotive aftermarket segments.

Founded in 2004, Tailwind is a leading airport concessionaire specializing in operating full-service restaurants, bars, retail and gift shops predominantly in non-hub, regional airports and transit stations located throughout the United States.

Silver Creek Exploration, formerly known as Silver Creek Oil & Gas, is a privately held exploration and production company that was formed at the end of 2011.

Select Water Solutions (NYSE: WTTR) is a leading provider of sustainable water and chemical solutions to the energy industry.
Prior to the sale to ProFrac Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: ACDC), U.S. Well Services was a domestic oilfield services company focused on hydraulic fracturing services for the oil and gas industry.

Charter (NASDAQ: CHTR) offers cable video programming, high-speed internet, broadband cable, telephone and other services to residential and consumer customers. At the time of Crestview's exit, Charter was the fourth-largest cable operator in the U.S.

Industrial Media produces and monetizes media content based on a portfolio of brands. During Crestview’s ownership, the company held interests in rights to the IDOL television franchise, the So You Think You Can Dance franchise, IPC and Sharp Entertainment.

Cumulus is a radio broadcasting company in the U.S. It also operates a radio network division that produces and syndicates radio content for third-party stations.

Prior to its acquisition by Time Warner Cable in February 2012, Insight was the ninth largest cable operator in the U.S. with operations in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. It offered a full suite of products to both residential and commercial customers.

At the time of Crestview’s exit, Interoute was an integrated network and enterprise services company that owned and operated an extensive fiber network and cloud services platform across Europe.

NEP was among the largest global outsourced provider of comprehensive live and broadcast production solutions during Crestview’s ownership, with leading market positions in the U.S., Europe and Australia.

Prior to its sale in November 2012, OneLink was the sole provider of cable television services to the greater San Juan area and the largest provider of cable television services in Puerto Rico.

Prior to its acquisition by Creative Artists Agency in 2022, ICM Partners was among the largest full-service talent and literary agency, representing clients in film, television, sports, music, books and theater.

TenCate Grass is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, distribution and installation of sports and outdoor living-related artificial turf systems and related products, including sports lighting and tracks.

Arxis was an electronic trading firm specializing in the automated market-making of global securities. Its goal was to develop and utilize technological innovations that intelligently analyzed data to deliver liquidity across asset classes.

Capital Bank Financial was a bank holding company, established by Crestview and management in 2009 and grew to $10.1 billion in assets through eight bank acquisitions. Capital Bank completed its $2.2 billion merger with First Horizon National in November 2017.

FBR provides investment banking, merger and acquisition advisory, institutional brokerage and research services. It focuses on the consumer, energy & natural resources, financial institutions, healthcare, industrials, insurance, real estate and TMT sectors.

Lancashire is a global provider of specialty insurance and reinsurance, focusing on short-tail risks in property, energy, marine, aviation and the Lloyd’s of London insurance market. The company was established in 2005.

Martin Currie is a specialist active equity manager. It manages assets for financial institutions, charities, foundations, pensions, trusts, banking and insurance companies, family offices and offshore funds. It was acquired by Legg Mason in October 2014.

Munder is an investment advisory firm offering actively managed investment products to institutional and retail clients. It offers a broad array of equity, fixed income and balanced investment disciplines and was acquired by Victory Capital in October 2014.

PartnerRe is a global multi-line reinsurer specializing in property and casualty, life and health and alternative risk products. Crestview initially invested in Paris Re (formerly AXA Re) in 2006, which subsequently merged with PartnerRe in 2009.

Prior to the acquisition by Beacon Health in December 2014, ValueOptions was one of the nation's largest managed behavioral healthcare services company. It designed and operated behavioral healthcare services, including mental health and substance abuse.

Prior to Crestview’s exit, Protect My Car was a vertically integrated seller and administrator of vehicle service contracts and maintenance products that protected used vehicle owners against unexpected costs of servicing, repairs and replacement.

Prior to the sale to Cott Corporation in 2014, DS was a direct-to-consumer beverage services company that was an industry-leader in home and office delivery of bottled water, and office coffee and filtration services.

Key Safety Systems is a global automotive safety supplier, including airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and active safety accident-avoidance technology.

JR provides customers with automated manufacturing solutions that solve key operational and productivity challenges. From front-end concept design to development and after-installation support, JR seamlessly integrates the necessary hardware and software.
Stackpole International is a global manufacturer of highly-engineered transmission and engine oil pumps and powder metal components primarily for automotive powertrain platforms. The company was acquired by Johnson Electric in October 2015.

Accuride was a supplier of steel and aluminum wheels and wheel-end components for commercial vehicle OEM, fleet and aftermarket customers.

Elo Touch Solutions is a global provider and manufacturer of touchscreen-based interactive solutions. Elo has over 50 years of history since its founding and was the original inventor of the touchscreen.

NYDJ offers denim and related apparel products targeted to the 35+ year old female demographic with average sizes of 8 to 16. The company was the first to bring "shapewear" to jeans on a large scale.

Prior to its acquisition by Surgery Partners in November 2014, Symbion owned and operated a national network of short-stay surgical facilities across many specialties.

CP is a crude oil marketing, logistics and storage business. It provides services to producers and refiners through a network of injection points, delivery stations, trucks, gathering systems and storage tank capacity in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Kansas.

Prior to Crestview’s exit, Samson Resources was a privately held energy exploration and production company.

Endurance Lift Holdings is a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of parts and supplies for the oil and gas industry. It focuses on artificial lift systems and also operates retail oil field supply stores under the name Bell Supply Company.

W Energy Partners is an exploration and production company that acquires non-operated working interests in acreage and producing wells in the core of the Williston Basin in North Dakota.
H2Oil was an exploration and production company focused on secondary oil recovery projects.

Silver Creek Permian is a privately held exploration and production company formed in 2018 through a spinoff from Silver Creek Oil & Gas. It focuses on the acquisition and development of unconventional oil and gas assets in the Permian basin in western Texas.

W Energy Partners II is an exploration and production company that acquires non-operated working interests in acreage and producing wells in the core of the Williston Basin in North Dakota.




We could not have picked a better firm to partner with for the appropriate outlook, clear expectations and unwavering support.
Gene Taylor, Former Chairman & CEO
Crestview had the experience, resourcefulness and perseverance to execute a complex transaction.
Gareth Williams, Former CEO
They work hard to align their focus with management’s objectives.
Mike DuBose, Operating Executive
Crestview understands our industry. With their strategic and operational support, we turned a U.S. leader into a global leader.
Kevin Rabbitt, Operating Executive
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