SPACs are transforming the satellite funding landscape
SPACs (special purpose acquisition companies) are becoming an increasingly important pillar for capex-heavy newspace. Startup Astra’s fast-track IPO is set ...
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Assessing a no-deal Brexit impact for the satellite industry
As the UK’s space sector braces itself for a ‘no-deal Brexit’ that looks increasingly likely under new Prime Minister Boris ...
Search for connectivity solutions points to satellite ground segment consolidation
The satellite ground segment is continuing to see consolidation as it increasingly focuses on connectivity solutions against a backdrop of ...
5G competition prompts TPG Telecom and Vodafone Hutchison to mull another four-to-three deal
Upcoming 5G bandwidth needs appear to have pushed TPG Telecom and Vodafone Hutchison to discuss a “merger of equals” in Australia, ahead of next ...
Vantage eyes M&A after raising US$1.125bn in first data centre securitisation financing
Vantage Data Centers has raised US$1.125bn in the industry’s first ever securitisation financing to expand into new and existing US markets as demand for ...
Intelsat wants another round of refinancing with extension on portion of loan
Intelsat is seeking to extend the maturity on a tranche of its US$3.1bn senior secured term loan by five years ...
Intelsat back to debt refinancing table with loan extension plans
Satellite fleet operator Intelsat said subsidiary Intelsat Jackson Holdings is seeking to extend the maturity on a portion of the US$3.1bn senior secured ...
MDA’s takeover of DigitalGlobe expected to close in early October following CFIUS consent
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates’ C$4.7bn (US$3.76bn) acquisition of DigitalGlobe is expected to close late next week following the completion of a ...
