Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium combines infrastructure and launch capabilities, supported by a bridge term loan facility.
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Updated Aug 1
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Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium combines infrastructure and launch capabilities, supported by a bridge term loan facility.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rocket Lab acquired Iridium Communications for $8 billion, combining infrastructure and launch capabilities.Sub-event
Rocket Lab secured bridge loans from Deutsche Bank and Wells Fargo to finance the Iridium acquisition.1 source
Deutsche Bank provides bridge loan facility for Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium.1 source
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The entities involved
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Rocket Lab
U.S. & New Zealand aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider
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iridium
chemical element with symbol Ir and atomic number 77