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Background and Description of the Business
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
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Background and Description of the Business
1.   BACKGROUND AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

CommScope Holding Company, Inc., along with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, is a leading global provider of essential infrastructure solutions for wireless, business enterprise and residential broadband networks. The Company’s solutions and services for wired and wireless networks enable high-bandwidth data, video and voice applications. CommScope’s global leadership position is built upon innovative technology, broad solution offerings, high-quality and cost-effective customer solutions and global manufacturing and distribution scale.

As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, funds affiliated with The Carlyle Group (Carlyle) owned 53.9% and 76.1%, respectively, of the outstanding shares of CommScope.