Breathe Network Ltd. Acquires Fast4 In Merger With NJP Services

Published 5th June 2008

In a further development of its plans to drive the consolidation of independent ISPs, Breathe Networks Limited (BNL) is delighted to confirm that it has concluded a deal with the directors of NJP Services Limited for the acquisition of ‘Fast4’ for an undisclosed sum...

As a result of the merger, NJP’s directors, Steve Kaye and Nick Pulsford, will become Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technical Officer of BNL respectively, taking over responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the combined company.

Marcus East, BNL's Chief Executive, says: "We are delighted to be joining forces with Fast4 to strengthen our management team, and continue growing our customer base and business. Steve and Nick are well known figures in the industry, and bring a wealth of experience that will be important in our company’s continued development."

BNL will continue to operate Fast4 independently, alongside its other brands, which include breathe, macunlimited, Ecosse, Intensive Networks and Bush Internet.

BNL’s newly appointed Chief Operating Officer, Steve Kaye confirmed that there would be no disruption to Fast4’s customers, stating: “Fast4 users will not experience any changes as Fast4 has simply become part of the BNL group. We are looking forward to working with Marcus and his team to grow the business, and with other ISPs who want to benefit from our combined strength and operational platform.”

BNL has a number of new product launches planned for 2008, and the new management team will be working closely together to coordinate these launches and to secure further acquisitions as part of a strategic plan to grow the UK’s largest independent ISP.