PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 45 L STREET NE WASHINGTON D.C. 20554 News media information 202-418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov (or ftp.fcc.gov) TTY (202) 418-2555 Report No. TEL-02143NS Friday November 19, 2021 Non Streamlined International Applications/Petitions Accepted For Filing Section 214 Applications (47 CFR §§ 63.18, 63.24); Section 310(b) Petitions (47 CFR § 1.5000) Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures apply to the applications listed below: The applications listed below have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing. These applications are not subject to the streamlined processing procedures set forth in Section 63.12 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 63.12. These applications shall not be deemed granted until the Commission affirmatively acts upon the application, either by public notice or by written order. Operation for which authorization is sought may not commence except in accordance with any terms or conditions imposed by the Commission. Pursuant to Section 1.1910(b)(2) of the rules, action will be withheld on any application by any entity found to be delinquent in its debts to the Commission. Applicants should check the Red Light Display System's website at www.fcc.gov/redlight to determine if they are delinquent in a debt to the Commission and for information on how to pay the debt. Unless otherwise specified, interested parties may file comments with respect to these applications within 28 days of the date of this public notice. We request that such comments refer to the application file number shown below. No application listed below shall be granted by the Commission earlier than the day after the date specified in this public notice for the filing of comments. Unless otherwise specified, ex parte communications between outside parties and Commission staff concerning these applications are permitted subject to the Commission’s rules for “permit-but-disclose proceedings.” See 47 CFR § 1.1206. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 1-888-835-5322 (tty). All applications listed are subject to further consideration and review, and may be returned and/or dismissed if not found to be in accordance with the Commission’s rules, regulations, and other requirements. Page 1 of 3 ITC-T/C-20211104-00161 E Plant Long Distance Company Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Plant Long Distance Company FROM: Plant Telephone Company TO: Worth Telecoms Holdings, LLC An application was filed for consent to transfer control of Plant Long Distance Company (PLDC), a Georgia corporation that holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-19980831-00630, from Plant Telephone Company (Plant) to Worth Telecoms Holdings, LLC (Worth Telecoms). PLDC is direct wholly owned subsidiary of Plant, a Georgia corporation, which is co-owned (50% each) by Sterling Family, LLC and Metzger Associates, LLC. Pursuant to a November 3, 2021, stock purchase agreement, Worth Telecoms will acquire all the ownership interests in Plant from Sterling Family, LLC and Metzger Associates, LLC. Upon consummation, Plant will become a direct wholly owned subsidary of Worth Telecoms and PLDC will become an indirect wholly owned subsidary of Worth Telecoms. Worth Telecoms, a Delaware limited liability company, is a wholly owned subsidiary of TruVista Communications, Inc., a South Carolina corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of York Telecoms Holdings US L.P. (York), a Delaware limited partnership. The general partner of York is York Telecoms Holdings US LLC (York Telecom), a Delaware limited liability company. iCON Infrastructure Partners IV (US AIV), L.P. (iCON AIV), an England and Wales entity, directly holds approximately 98% limited partner interest in York, and indirectly controls York as sole member of York Telecom. iCON Infrastructure Partners IV (US AIV-A), L.P. (iCON AIV-A), an England and Wales entity, holds 45% limited partner interest in iCON AIV. iCON Infrastructure Management IV Limited (iCON IV GP), a Guernsey entity, is the general partner of iCON AIV and iCON AIV-A. iCON Infrastruture LLP (iCON Parent), a United Kingdom entity, is the 100% owner of iCON IV GP. The following individuals own a 10% or greater interest in iCON Parent: Daniel Michael Agostino, a citizen of the United Kingdom (11.066% equity and 7.377% voting interest); Paul Richard Malan, a citizen of the United Kingdom and Australia, (39.747% equity and 59.831% voting interest); and Iain Ross Macleod, a citizen of the United Kingdom (19.913% equity and 13.276% voting interest). No other partners in iCON Parent hold 10% or greater equity or voting interest in iCON Parent. According to Applicants, no other individual or entity will hold a 10% or greater interest in Worth Telecoms. Through this Public Notice, pursuant to Commission practice, the application for transfer of control of international section 214 authority and the associated domestic application, WC Docket No. 21-432, are being referred to the relevant Executive Branch agencies for their views on any national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, or trade policy concerns related to the foreign ownership of the Applicant. ITC-T/C-20211108-00165 E Peerless Network, Inc Transfer of Control Current Licensee: Peerless Network, Inc FROM: Peerless Network Holdings, Inc. TO: OpenMarket Inc. An application was filed for consent to transfer control of Peerless Network, Inc. (PNI), a Delaware corporation that holds international section 214 authorization ITC-214-20080304-00146, from Peerless Network Holdings, Inc. (Peerless Holdings) to OpenMarket Inc. (OpenMarket). PNI is a direct wholly owned subsidairy of Peerless Holdings. Airus, Inc. (Airus), and WaveNation, LLC (WaveNation), wholly owned subsidiaries of PNI, provide international service under the international section 214 authorization held by PNI, ITC-214-20080304-00146, pursuant to section 63.21(h) of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR § 63.21(h). Pursuant to an October 29, 2021, agreement and plan of merger OpenMarket will acquire Peerless Holdings. Upon consummation, Peerless Holdings will be a direct wholly owned subsidary of OpenMarket and PNI, Airus and WaveNation will be an indirect wholly owned subsiaries of OpenMarket. OpenMarket, a Michigan corporation, is a direct wholly owned subsidary of OpenMarket Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. OpenMarket Holdings LLC is wholly owned by Infobip Limited, an entity of England and Wales, which in turn is wholly owned by Infobip Holdings Limited (Infobip Holdings), a Cayman Island entity. The direct 10% or greater owners of Infobip Holdings are: Silvio Kuti, a Croatian and Italian citizen (49.66% equity, 16.67% voting as Member of Board and Chief Executive Officer); Roberto Kuti, a Croatian and Italian citizen (12.52% equity, 16.67% voting as Member of the Board and Chief Operations Officer); Izabel Jeleni, a Croatian citizen (21.28% equity, 16.67% voting as Member of the Board and Chief Technical Officer); Mario Baburi, a Croatian citizen (0% equity, 16.67% voting as Member of the Board and Chief Financial Officer); Ante Kušurin, a Croatian citizen (0% equity, 16.67% voting as Member of the Board); Paul Carl Schorr IV, a U.S. citizen (0% equity, 16.67% voting as Member of the Board); and OEP IB MidCo L.P., a Cayman Island entity (15.55% equity, 33.33% voting as an investor appointing 2 of 6 board seats). OEP IB HoldingCo, L.P., holds a 100% intrerest in both OEP IB MidCo L.P. and OEP IB Midco GP, Ltd., the general partner of OEP IB MidCo L.P., all Cayman Island entities. OEP IB HoldingCo GP, Ltd. is the general partner of OEP IB HoldingCo, L.P. and OEP VII General Partner L.P. is the general partner of OEP IB HoldingCo GP, Ltd., all Cayman Island entities. Richard Cashin and David Han, both U.S. citizens, each have a 50% ownership of OEP VII GP, L.L.C., the general partner of OEP VII General Partner L.P., both Cayman Island entities. According to the Applicants, no other individual or entity holds 10% or greater direct or indirect equity or voting interest in OpenMarket. Through this Public Notice, pursuant to Commission practice, the application for transfer of control of international section 214 authority and the associated domestic application, WC Docket No. 21-434, are being referred to the relevant Executive Branch agencies for their views on any national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, or trade policy concerns related to the foreign ownership of the Applicant. Page 2 of 3 REMINDER: Applicants must certify that neither the applicant nor any party to the application is subject to a denial of federal benefits by federal and/or state courts under authority granted in 21 U.S.C. § 862. See 47 CFR §§ 1.2001–.2003. Page 3 of 3