BigHand Acquires Iridium Technology from Polaris Growth Fund

Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium Communications

September 24, 2026

Telecommunications

Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium Communications in a merger in which Iridium stockholders are to receive $27.00 in cash plus Rocket Lab shares for each Iridium share, for a stated notional value of $54.00 per share. Iridium stockholders approved the merger, but the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions and is expected to be completed by mid-2027.

Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium Communications

June 29, 2026

Telecommunications

Rocket Lab agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Iridium Communications in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $8 billion, or $54 per share. The acquisition combines Rocket Lab’s launch and spacecraft manufacturing capabilities with Iridium’s satellite communications network, spectrum, and subscriber base, extending Rocket Lab into recurring satellite services and space-based applications.

Leonard Green & Partners and Hg Take Co-Controlling Stake in IRIS Software Group

December 23, 2023

Software

Leonard Green & Partners (LGP) will take a co-controlling stake in IRIS Software Group alongside existing investor Hg, with ICG remaining as a minority investor. The transaction values IRIS at an enterprise value of around £3.15 billion and is intended to support IRIS's continued scaling and expansion in North America; closing is subject to customary regulatory clearances.

BigHand Acquires Digitory Legal

August 22, 2022

Software

BigHand, a provider of operational and financial software for law firms, has acquired Digitory Legal, an AI-enabled cost and timecard analytics platform founded by Catherine Krow. The acquisition brings Digitory’s analytics and DEI-focused insights into BigHand’s matter-pricing and financial productivity offerings; financial terms were not disclosed.

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners Acquires BigHand from Bridgepoint Development Capital and LDC

August 28, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has signed a definitive agreement, in partnership with BigHand management led by Sam Toulson, to acquire BigHand Ltd. from Bridgepoint Development Capital and minority co-investor LDC. BigHand is a London-based provider of workflow and matter-pricing software for law firms and professional services; LLCP plans to support organic growth and M&A to expand the company's product portfolio and market position.

Ingersoll-Rand plc Acquires GPSi Holdings, LLC

October 31, 2017

Transportation

Ingersoll-Rand plc has agreed to acquire GPSi Holdings, LLC from Falconhead Capital, LLC to strengthen its telematics and connected technologies portfolio. GPSi, a Sarasota, Florida–based provider of cloud-based telematics and fleet management solutions serving markets such as education, golf and resorts, will expand Ingersoll-Rand's digital connectivity offerings for mobile assets.