Masters of the Ledger Domain
Summary
Even after AT&T’s $108.7 billion blockbuster deal to purchase Time Warner hit a snag after federal regulators called the transaction anti-competitive — a matter scheduled to be heard in court next month — sector enthusiasm over mergers and acquisitions is at a high point. Prior to joining Lazard Middle Market, Baker was president of Waller Capital Partners, where he led mergers and acquisitions for cable, telecom and digital media clients and oversaw day-to-day operations of the firm. Notable Deals: Credit Suisse served as lead joint book-running manager of WideOpenWest’s $310 million initial public offering and advised Lionsgate in its $4.4 billion purchase of Starz. He has advised on hundreds of transactions during his career at Goldman Sachs and has spent significant time with clients in health care, technology, media and telecom globally, while working in offices in Europe and the United States. His expertise is rooted in a deep understanding of the broadcasting, cable, publishing, entertainment, satellite and digital media sectors, significant experience working with financial sponsors and broad knowledge of all aspects of capital structure.