New York, June 20, 2016 -- Moody's Investors Service said that Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. ("CS&L" or "the company") announcement of a definitive agreement to purchase Tower Cloud Inc. ("Tower Cloud") for $230 million in cash and stock will not immediately impact its ratings. The transaction will add attractive assets with strong growth characteristics to CS&L's stable base business. Despite Tower Cloud's high purchase multiple and very high capital intensity the deal will not immediately impact CS&L's B2 corporate family rating or stable outlook because of the relatively small transaction size. Tower Cloud is a fiber carrier that focuses on wireless tower backhaul in the communications infrastructure segment. The deal will expand CS&L's carrier relationships and expand its fiber asset base and construction capacity.

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