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On October 31, 2022, Starry Group Holdings, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has retained advisors to explore strategic and balance sheet alternatives. The full text of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
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99.1 | Press Release, dated October 31, 2022. | |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Starry Group Holdings, Inc. | ||||||
Date: October 31, 2022 | By: | /s/ Chaitanya Kanojia | ||||
Name: | Chaitanya Kanojia | |||||
Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Starry Retains Advisors to Explore Strategic and Balance Sheet Alternatives
Boston, Mass. (October 31, 2022) Starry Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STRY) (the Company or Starry), a licensed fixed wireless technology developer and internet service provider, today announced that it has hired PJT Partners to advise the Company and its Board of Directors on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and balance sheet solutions. Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Company and its Board of Directors.
PJT is a premier global advisory-focused investment bank, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory, capital markets advisory, and restructuring and special situations, among other services.
Retention of PJT follows a series of cost-cutting measures implemented by the Company over the last several weeks to conserve capital and improve its capital runway as it explores available options.
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About Starry Group Holdings, Inc.
At Starry (NYSE: STRY), we believe the future is built on connectivity and that connecting people and communities to high-speed, broadband internet should be simple and affordable. Using our innovative, wideband hybrid-fiber fixed wireless technology, Starry is deploying gigabit capable broadband to the home without bundles, data caps, or long-term contracts. Starry is a different kind of internet service provider. Were building a platform for the future by putting our customers first, protecting their privacy, ensuring access to an open and neutral net, and making affordable connectivity and digital equity a priority. Headquartered in Boston, Starry is currently available in Boston, New York City, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Denver and Columbus, OH. To learn more about Starry or to join our team and help us build a better internet, visit: https://starry.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied forward-looking statements relating to our implementation and the anticipated impact of our announced reduction in workforce and other cost-cutting measures, expectations regarding execution of our strategy, competitive position and opportunities in the marketplace, and our anticipated business and financial performance. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include our limited remaining available cash, our ability to remain in compliance with and not in default under our credit facility, our potential
inability to timely procure additional financing or other strategic option on favorable terms, or at all, our potential inability to realize the expected benefits of the announced reduction in workforce and other cost-cutting measures and the risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
Contacts
Investor Contact:
Ben Barrett, Starry
bbarrett@starry.com
investors@starry.com
Media Contact:
Mimi Ryals, Starry
mryals@starry.com
press@starry.com
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