York Space Systems has agreed to acquire ATLAS Space Operations—this move brings York a powerful, software-led, ground architecture that simplifies operations, removes integration barriers, and enhances space-to-ground resilience—accelerating York’s ability […]
Mergers & Acquisitions
SES completes acquisition of Intelsat, creating global multi-orbit connectivity powerhouse
SES, a leading space solutions company, today announced the completion of its highly value accretive acquisition of Intelsat, creating a strengthened global satellite operator with an expanded fleet of 120 […]
Spain: Vodafone posts losses but wins customers
Vodafone Spain, now under the control of UK-based fund Zegona since June 2024, closed its most recent fiscal year (ending March 31st) with losses of €82.12 million. Despite the red […]
IonQ completes acquisition of Capella Space + advances the company’s space-based quantum comms vision
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has completed their acquisition of Capella Space Corporation, a space tech company with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and satellite solutions for government and commercial applications. The closing […]
The focus is on the future… SES acquisition of Intelsat approved by the U.S. FCC
The official SES press releases follows… SES S.A. (“SES”) and Intelsat S.A. (“Intelsat”) announce an agreement for SES to acquire Intelsat through the purchase of 100% of the equity of […]
Forrester’s Digest: FCC approves Intelsat sale to SES
July 11th saw the clearest indication that the long wait for SES to receive its permissions to acquire rival Intelsat is coming to an end, with the Federal Communications Commission […]
Forrester’s Digest: SES, Intelsat deal clears Federal permissions
The acquisition of Intelsat by SES has been cleared by Federal law enforcement officials. However, this clearance does not yet apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The clearance comes […]
TPG completes acquisition of AT&T’s 70% stake in DIRECTV
TPG (NASDAQ: TPG), a leading global alternative asset management firm, today announced the completion of its acquisition from AT&T of the remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV it did not already […]
Bank: SES target price of €9.60
Analysts at investment bank Berenberg have reinstated coverage of satellite operator SES in a timely fashion and assuming a successful acquisition of Intelsat. Berenberg says it expects SES to extend […]
Forrester’s Digest: Ligado + AST SpaceMobile deal approved by judge
A Delaware bankruptcy court on June 23rd approved the long-term acquisition by AST SpaceMobile (AST) of Ligado’s L-band spectrum over North America. The judge, Thomas Horan, was brief in saying, […]