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

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 28

The latest in this situation

  1. Iridium shareholders approved the acquisition by Rocket Lab, while Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating.
  2. Equity offering funds are being used to finance the acquisition of Iridium.

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87 reports, 13 independent, last reported Oct 7. The briefing below covers this first event.

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

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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 set to acquire Iridium Communications Inc.1 source
  5. Rocket Lab is acquiring Iridium for $8 billion, studying successful integrated space service models.1 source

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