Based on the results of the special meeting of Iridium stockholders held earlier this week, approximately 99.6 percent of the votes cast were voted in favour of the transaction, representing approximately 81.0 percent of Iridium’s outstanding shares of common stock entitled to vote. Complete voting results will be reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by Iridium with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
“We appreciate the strong support of our stockholders for this transaction and the bright future we are building with Rocket Lab,” said Matt Desch, CEO, Iridium.
“Today’s vote is an important milestone toward bringing together two companies with complementary capabilities, a shared commitment to innovation, and deep experience supporting some of the world’s most critical missions.
“We look forward to completing the transaction and entering this exciting next chapter with Rocket Lab.”
Under the terms of the transaction, Iridium stockholders will receive $27.00 in cash and a number of shares of Rocket Lab common stock calculated pursuant to an exchange ratio, subject to a collar, for each share of Iridium common stock outstanding at closing. The transaction has a notional value of $54.00 per share of Iridium common stock.
The transaction is expected to be completed by mid-2027, subject to the remaining required regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
“Today’s vote is an important milestone in bringing together Rocket Lab and Iridium to create a next generation space powerhouse,” said Sir Peter Beck, Rocket Lab Founder and CEO.
“We’re grateful to have the strong support of Iridium’s shareholders in this important step, bringing us closer to combining Iridium’s trusted global network, spectrum and decades of operating experience with Rocket Lab’s extensive launch and space systems capabilities to unlock a new era of space applications.
“We’re excited about what we can build together for customers, governments and millions of people around the world once the transaction closes.”
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