Ethos Capital's, a private equity firm, $1.1bn acquisition of the Public Interest Registry, which oversees the .org domain, has been blocked following widespread criticism. "After thorough due diligence and robust discussion, we concluded that this is the right decision to take. While recognising the disappointment for some, we call upon all involved to find a healthy way forward, with a keen eye to provide the best possible support to the .org community," The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.