SGRocket Lab has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications in an $8 billion cash-and-stock deal, combining Rocket Lab's launch and satellite manufacturing capabilities with Iridium's global L-band satellite network and over 2.5 million subscribers across various sectors. Iridium shareholders will receive $27 in cash and Rocket Lab shares, representing a 24.1% premium over Iridium’s recent stock price. The deal is expected to close by mid-2027 and aims to allow Rocket Lab to bypass challenges such as spectrum access and lengthy infrastructure deployment. Rocket Lab will secure a $3.6 billion bridge loan from Deutsche Bank and Wells Fargo to fund the transaction. This marks Rocket Lab's first acquisition of a publicly traded company and its largest deal to date.
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