Una Vez Mas Azteca America Affiliate Group Announces Partnership.

Una Vez Mas, the largest broadcast affiliate group of the Azteca America television network in the United States, announced that it has entered into an investment partnership with Alta Communications that provides the Company with the financial and strategic support to develop its existing and prospective markets throughout the United States. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Una Vez Mas is a television operator that sources programming through its affiliation with Azteca America, the fastest growing Hispanic television network in the United States and subsidiary of one of the largest Hispanic content producers in the world, TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V. Including the markets targeted for expansion, Una Vez Mas will have access to approximately 30% of the U.S. Hispanic households, broadcast in 17 of the top 40 Hispanic markets, and represent almost 35% of the Azteca America network.

Terry Crosby, Chairman and CEO of Una Vez Mas, said, “Alta’s ability to support our future growth and appreciate our entrepreneurial culture makes them an ideal partner for us. We expect Alta’s knowledge and expertise will be a valuable resource as we seek to expand our footprint and create value in our business.” Randy Nonberg, President and COO added: “We share a vision with Alta for the future of Una Vez Mas and believe that our partnership will help to build a meaningful alternative in Spanish-language television for viewers and advertisers.”

“We are excited about partnering with Una Vez Mas and helping grow the business,” said Andrew Mulderry, a General Partner of Alta Communications. “The management team has an outstanding depth of knowledge and experience in the Hispanic broadcasting industry and we are further encouraged by TV Azteca’s active support for the growth of the network in the U.S.”