Alan J. Epstein~~Shane Nix~~Nicole Ostrowski
January 24, 2026
Willkie Advises Ryan Reynolds in Sale of Mint Mobile to T-Mobile

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- Willkie represented Ryan Reynolds, a part owner of Mint Mobile, in T-Mobile’s acquisition of Mint Mobile and another brand for up to $1.35 billion
- T-Mobile announced on March 15 that it agreed to acquire Ka’ena Corporation, the parent company of Mint Mobile, Ultra Mobile, and Plum
- The deal involves 39% cash and 61% stock, with the final price dependent on Ka’ena’s performance before and after closing
- Willkie’s team was led by Alan Epstein.
Willkie represented Ryan Reynolds as part owner of Mint Mobile, a leading direct-to-consumer prepaid wireless provider, in connection with T-Mobile’s acquisition of Mint Mobile and one other brand for up to $1.35 billion.
T-Mobile announced on March 15 that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mint Mobile’s parent company, Ka’ena Corporation, which also owns international wireless service Ultra Mobile and wholesaler Plum.
T-Mobile will pay up to a maximum of $1.35 billion in a combination of 39% cash and 61% stock to acquire Ka’ena. The ultimate acquisition price to be paid by T-Mobile will be based upon Ka’ena’s performance during certain periods before and after the closing.
The Willkie team was led by partner Alan Epstein and included partner Shane Nix and counsel Nicole Ostrowski.
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Alan J. Epstein~~Shane Nix~~Nicole Ostrowski
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