M&A Deal Summary

Maxar Acquires Space Systems/Loral

On November 2, 2012, Maxar acquired aerospace company Space Systems/Loral for 875M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Maxar’s 2nd transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Maxar’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Maxar’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Maxar’s 2nd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-11-02
Target Space Systems/Loral
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Maxar
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 875M USD

Target

Space Systems/Loral

Palo Alto, California, United States
Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) designs and builds satellites and spacecraft systems for commercial and government customers around the world.

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Buyer

Maxar

Westminster, Colorado, United States
Category Company
Founded 1957
Sector Information Services
Employees4,400
Revenue 1.8B USD (2021)
DESCRIPTION

Maxar is a global communications and information company providing operational solutions to commercial and government organizations worldwide. Maxar business is focused on markets and customers with strong repeat business potential, primarily in the Communications sector and the Surveillance and Intelligence sector. In addition, the Company conducts a significant amount of advanced technology development. Maxar was founded in 1969 and is based in Westminster, Colorado.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 6
Sector (Aerospace) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 5
State (California) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 5
Year (2012) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-03-31 MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates - 11 Long-Term Managed Service Contracts

Ontario, Canada

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates - 11 Long-Term Managed Service Contracts comprises long-term managed service contracts. The asset consists of 11 managed service contracts that operate MDA-delivered solutions for back office service for the provision of land and property data to United Kingdom local authorities.

Sell £3M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-01 Alliance Spacesystems

Los Alamitos, California, United States

Alliance Spacesystems is a provider of high-performance composite structures for spacecraft and other high-tech applications where strength-to-weight ratio, superior stiffness and dimensional stability are key requirements. Alliance Spacesystems is based in Los Alamitos, California.

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