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Rocket Lab has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications Inc.

Steady: 1 development in the last 24 hours, 1 in the last 7 days Updated 11 hours ago

The latest in this situation

  1. OSC loan supports Rocket Lab's space launch operations.
  2. Iridium shareholders approved the acquisition by Rocket Lab, while Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating.

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88 reports, 14 independent, last reported Nov 3. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Rocket Lab has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications Inc.

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How it developed

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  1. Iridium shareholders approved the acquisition by Rocket Lab, while Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating.1 source
  2. Equity offering funds are being used to finance the acquisition of Iridium.1 source
  3. Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium combines infrastructure and launch capabilities, supported by a bridge term loan facility.Sub-event
  4. Rocket Lab is acquiring Iridium for $8 billion, studying successful integrated space service models.1 source
  5. Rocket Lab is set to acquire Iridium Communications Inc.1 source

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