Rachel Stack, CFO of Lightpath, to Speak at TMT M&A Forum USA 2024 on Fiber Industry Consolidation

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Rachel Stack, the newly appointed CFO of Lightpath, is set to participate in a panel discussion at the TMT M&A Forum USA 2024 on September 25-26, 2024, in New York City. The panel, titled 'Fiber Leaders: When Will the Wave of Consolidation Hit?', will explore the anticipated consolidation in the fiber industry expected in 2025.

Stack brings 25 years of experience in digital infrastructure to Lightpath, an all-fiber connectivity provider. The forum, organized by TMT Finance, will feature over 40 sessions, 100+ speakers, and 650+ attendees, focusing on digital infrastructure investment and M&A strategies. Key topics include financing structures, strategies to close the digital divide, the BEAD Program rollout, and open access models in the fiber market.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rachel Stack, newly named CFO of Lightpath, will join an esteemed panel of industry leaders at the TMT M&A Forum USA 2024, organized by TMT Finance, which focuses on digital infrastructure investment and M&A strategies. Stack comes to Lightpath, an all-fiber, infrastructure-based connectivity provider that is revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital destinations, with 25 years of expertise in the digital infrastructure sector. Her extensive background includes serving as Chief Financial Officer at Cologix, and prior to that, as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development at Zayo Group Holdings. Before joining Zayo, she was an investment banker at RBC Capital Markets, specializing in communications infrastructure.

The panel, titled "Fiber Leaders: When Will the Wave of Consolidation Hit?," will bring together top executives from across the fiber and digital infrastructure sectors to discuss how fiber operators and investors are preparing for the anticipated wave of consolidation in 2025.

Event Date: September 25-26, 2024
Location: The Metropolitan Club, New York City
Panel Details: Wednesday, September 25, at 12:20pm ET
Moderator: Zach Caldwell, Director, Lazard

Additional Speakers:
Ajit Pai, Partner, Searchlight Capital Partners
Sarah Overbaugh, CFO, MetroNet
Brian Stading, CEO, Lumos Fiber
Andrej Danis, Partner and Managing Director, AlixPartners

Panelists will explore key industry topics including the upcoming consolidation, new financing structures, strategies to close the digital divide, the BEAD Program rollout, and the future of open access models in the fiber market.

The TMT M&A Forum USA 2024 is a flagship event connecting key dealmakers across the telecom, media, and technology sectors. It will offer over 40 sessions, enhanced networking opportunities with 600+ attendees, and in-depth discussions on M&A trends, digital infrastructure investment, and market shifts. This year's event boasts more than 100 speakers, 650 attendees and 10+ hours of networking. Discussion will center around pivotal topics including emerging trends across financing and M&A, the transformative power of AI in digital infrastructure, and the evolving landscape of data centers, fiber, towers and connectivity.

To learn more visit https://usa.tmtfinance.com/. Follow Lightpath on LinkedIn and Twitter and learn about Lightpath's next generation network power at www.lightpathfiber.com.

About Lightpath

Lightpath is revolutionizing how customers connect to their digital destinations by combining our next-generation network with our next-generation customer service. Lightpath's advanced fiber-optic network offers a comprehensive portfolio of custom-engineered connectivity solutions with unparalleled performance, reliability, and security. Our consultative customer service means we work with you to design, deliver, and support the solution for your unique needs, faster and more easily than ever before. For over 30 years, thousands of enterprises, governments, and educators have trusted Lightpath to power their organization's innovation. Lightpath is jointly owned by Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners.

Learn how Lightpath can connect you to your digital destinations: lightpathfiber.com

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FAQ

When and where is Rachel Stack speaking at the TMT M&A Forum USA 2024?

Rachel Stack is speaking on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 12:20pm ET at The Metropolitan Club in New York City.

What is the topic of Rachel Stack's panel discussion at the TMT M&A Forum USA 2024?

The panel discussion is titled 'Fiber Leaders: When Will the Wave of Consolidation Hit?' and will focus on the anticipated consolidation in the fiber industry expected in 2025.

Who are the other speakers joining Rachel Stack on the panel at TMT M&A Forum USA 2024?

Other speakers include Ajit Pai from Searchlight Capital Partners, Sarah Overbaugh from MetroNet, Brian Stading from Lumos Fiber, and Andrej Danis from AlixPartners. The panel will be moderated by Zach Caldwell from Lazard.

What is Rachel Stack's background in the digital infrastructure sector?

Rachel Stack has 25 years of experience in the digital infrastructure sector, including roles as CFO at Cologix, SVP of Corporate Strategy and Development at Zayo Group Holdings, and as an investment banker at RBC Capital Markets specializing in communications infrastructure.