M&A Deal Summary

SpeedCast Acquires Harris CapRock Communications

On November 1, 2016, SpeedCast acquired technology hardware company Harris CapRock Communications from L3Harris for 425M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is SpeedCast’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is SpeedCast’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is SpeedCast’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is SpeedCast’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-11-01
Target Harris CapRock Communications
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) SpeedCast
Sellers(s) L3Harris
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 425M USD

Target

Harris CapRock Communications

Houston, Texas, United States
Harris CapRock Communications, Inc. is a provider of satellite and terrestrial communication solutions for primarily the maritime and energy markets.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

SpeedCast

Houston, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1989
Sector Communications
Revenue 118M AUD (2014)
DESCRIPTION

Speedcast is a provider of remote communications and IT services in the world. Speedcast’s fully managed service is delivered via a global, multi-access technology, multi-band and multi-orbit network of 70+ satellites, and an interconnecting global terrestrial network, bolstered by extensive on-the-ground local support from 40+ countries. This global “network of networks” allows customers to fully rely on the most robust, integrated infrastructure available in the market for their mission-critical applications. Speedcast is uniquely positioned as a strategic business partner, tailoring communications, IT, and digital solutions to meet unique customer needs and enable business transformation. With a passionate customer focus and a strong safety culture, Speedcast serves more than 2,000 customers in more than 140 countries in sectors such as Maritime, Energy, Mining, Enterprise, Media, Cruise, NGOs and Government. Speedcast was founded in 1989 and is based in Houston, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 8
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 4
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-29 NewCom International

Miami, Florida, United States

NewCom International, Inc. is a global satellite and terrestrial communications provider and engineering firm. NewCom specialize in the design, implementation, operation and management of critical integrated voice, video, data, content and security solutions for government agencies, financial institutions, oil & mining companies, the maritime industry, ISPs, and other business sectors.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-19 UltiSat

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

UltiSat, Inc. is a provider of end-to-end network and satellite communications services, UltiSat designs, implements, maintains, and operates turnkey satellite systems for government, government contractors, nongovernment organizations (NGOs), service providers, and enterprises in more than 130 countries on every continent. UltiSat, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Buy $100M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

L3Harris

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 1895
Sector Defense
Employees47,000
Revenue 19.4B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to L3Harris' corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Florida.
Entrance to L3Harris' corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Florida.

L3 Harris is a producer of communications products, systems and services for global markets, including RF communications, integrated network solutions and government communications systems. L3Harris Technologies was founded in 1895 and is based in Melbourne, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 23
Sector (Technology Hardware) 3 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 9 of 22
State (Texas) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 10 of 23
Year (2016) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-29 Harris - Composite Aero-Structures division

United States

Harris Corp. - Composite Aero-Structures division is a provider of advanced composite products primarily for airframe applications.

Sell $210M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-28 Peraton

Herndon, Virginia, United States

Peraton is a provider of technology-focused services and solutions to various federal government agencies, including space, intelligence, defense, civil, and healthcare. Capabilities include complex software and technology services and solutions, and end-to-end mission operations abilities, including software systems development, cyber, modeling & simulation, mission operations, signal intelligence (SIGINT), and quick reaction capabilities (QRC) / research & development. Peraton is based in Herndon, Virginia.

Sell $690M