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

Intelsat Acquires Gogo's Commercial Aviation Business

August 31, 2020

Telecommunications

Intelsat agreed to acquire the commercial aviation business of Gogo for $400 million in cash, combining Intelsat's global satellite network with Gogo's installed base of more than 3,000 commercial aircraft. The deal (approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia) is intended to expand Intelsat's in-flight broadband capabilities and deliver integrated IFEC solutions to airlines and passengers.

Iridium Communications Acquires Satelles

March 4, 2024

Telecommunications

Iridium Communications has agreed to acquire Satelles, a provider of satellite-based Satellite Time and Location (STL) services that harden and complement GNSS timing and location systems. Iridium will pay about $115 million for the remaining ~80% of Satelles (it already owned ~20%), will fold STL into a new Iridium business line led by Satelles CEO Dr. Michael O'Connor, and expects the capability to drive significant service revenue growth.

SES Acquires Leonardo DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES) for $450 Million

August 1, 2022

Telecommunications

SES, through its wholly-owned subsidiary SES Government Solutions (SES GS), acquired Leonardo DRS’s Global Enterprise Solutions (GES) business for $450 million. The combined entity will serve US Government multi-orbit satellite communications needs by integrating multi-orbit managed SATCOM services and related cybersecurity, support, governance, and compliance capabilities.

Network Innovations Acquires Infosat Communications from Telesat

September 1, 2024

Telecommunications

Network Innovations has acquired Infosat Communications, a satellite services business formerly owned by Telesat Corporation, with the first closing of the sale occurring on September 1, 2024. The acquisition adds Infosat’s remote connectivity expertise (including maritime and enterprise services) to Network Innovations’ global technology integration capabilities and will be closed in phases pending regulatory approvals.

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.

Gogo Inc. to Acquire Satcom Direct

September 30, 2024

Transportation

Gogo Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Satcom Direct to create a multi-orbit, multi-band global in-flight connectivity provider for business aviation and military/government mobility markets. The deal includes $375 million in cash and five million Gogo shares at closing, with potential additional payments of up to $225 million tied to performance thresholds over the next four years.