UK ECA seeks bigger role in satellite deals
The United Kingdom’s export credit agency, UK Export Finance, is actively seeking to participate in an increased number of satellite ...
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No takeover bids for Inmarsat
UK-based MSS operator Inmarsat has not received any takeover bids, despite reports suggesting approaches from private equity as well as ...
Astrium to take majority stake in Space Engineering
Astrium, the aerospace subsidiary of EADS, said it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 66.78% stake in Italy-based Space Engineering. Financial ...
Algeria aiming for first telecoms satellite in 2013-2014 – report
The Algerian government is preparing to launch its first telecoms satellite in 2013-2014, according to state-owned news agency APS. Called ...
EC gives green light to Astrium’s Vizada purchase
The European Commission has approved Astrium Services’ US$960m acquisition of satellite communication services company Vizada. The Commission concluded that the ...
German state to buy 7.5% stake in EADS
The German federal government is to purchase a 7.5% stake in European aerospace giant EADS in order to preserve the ...
Avanti nets Hylas-2 placement
Marsh has placed the launch-plus-on insurance for Avanti Communications’ Hylas-2 satellite. The satellite has been insured for approximately for US$328m ...
Yahsat considers satellite growth
UAE state-owned satellite operator Yahsat is already considering plans for a third satellite as it aspires to become a medium-sized operator ...
RapidEye set for new owner in August
Several investors have expressed "serious" interest in acquiring German satellite imagery provider RapidEye out of bankruptcy protection, SatelliteFinance has learnt. ...
Measat in rumoured satellite stake sale talks
Malaysian satellite operator Measat is reportedly in talks with Eutelsat and AsiaSat over selling stakes in its existing satellites as ...
