Eutelsat Communications to Combine with OneWeb in All-Share Transaction

OneWeb Acquires TrustComm Inc.

May 10, 2021

Telecommunications

OneWeb has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TrustComm Inc., a Houston-based managed satellite communications and professional services provider, and will operate TrustComm as a newly acquired government-focused subsidiary. The acquisition is intended to enable OneWeb to offer its LEO network and connectivity services to U.S. government clients (including the DoD) and TrustComm customers; terms were not disclosed and the deal was expected to close in 2021.

Orbyt Global Acquires OTESAT-Maritel from OTE Group

October 8, 2024

Telecommunications

Greek maritime satcom provider Orbyt Global has purchased OTE Group’s 94.09% stake in OTESAT-Maritel. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal will combine OTESAT-Maritel’s s@tgate platform and expertise with Orbyt Global’s Nexus Shark III platform to expand and upgrade maritime satellite communications and digital services.

SES S.A. Acquires Intelsat S.A. for $3.1 Billion

July 17, 2025

Telecommunications

SES S.A. agreed to buy Intelsat S.A. by purchasing 100% of the equity of Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l. for $3.1 billion, creating a more robust multi-orbit satellite operator. SES later completed the acquisition, integrating the companies into a strengthened global satellite operator with an expanded GEO/MEO fleet and broader connectivity solutions.

Telesat to Become Public Company through Agreement with Loral and PSP Investments

November 24, 2020

Telecommunications

Telesat Canada reached an agreement with Loral Space & Communications and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) to form Telesat Corporation, a new publicly traded Canadian company. Under the transaction Telesat Canada and Loral will become subsidiaries of Telesat Corporation, which will list on the Nasdaq to provide access to public equity to support growth initiatives including Telesat's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network.

EQT to acquire 80% stake in Eutelsat's Ground Station Infrastructure Business

August 9, 2024

Telecommunications

EQT Infrastructure VI has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire an 80% majority stake in Eutelsat Group’s Satellite Ground Station Infrastructure Business, in a transaction that values the carved-out entity at an enterprise value of EUR 790 million. Eutelsat will retain a 20% stake and remain an anchor tenant and partner; EQT intends to invest in antenna infrastructure and pursue M&A-driven growth to build a leading independent ground station operator headquartered in France.

Lynk and Omnispace Plan Merger to Deliver Next-Generation Direct-to-Device Connectivity

October 22, 2025

Telecommunications

Lynk Global and Omnispace announced plans to merge to provide a comprehensive direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity solution spanning satellite and terrestrial networks. SES, an investor in both companies, will become a major strategic shareholder and deepen its support for engineering, operations, and regulatory needs as the combined entity is expected to close late this year or early next year.