M&A Deal Summary

ViaSat Acquires WildBlue Communications

On October 1, 2009, ViaSat acquired communications company WildBlue Communications for 568M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ViaSat’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is ViaSat’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is ViaSat’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is ViaSat’s 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-10-01
Target WildBlue Communications
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) ViaSat
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 568M USD
Advisor(s) Morgan Stanley (Financial)
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Legal)

Target

WildBlue Communications

Englewood, Colorado, United States
WildBlue Communications, Inc. is a provider of broadband access to consumers and small offices in areas unserved and underserved by terrestrial broadband internet services. WildBlue high-speed satellite broadband service is easy to use, reliable, always on, and significantly faster than standard dial-up service.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

ViaSat

Carlsbad, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Communications
Employees6,100
Revenue 4.3B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to ViaSat's corporate headquarters in Carlsbad, California.
Entrance to ViaSat's corporate headquarters in Carlsbad, California.

ViaSat develops satellite communication systems and equipment for the US government and select commercial customers. ViaSat conducts its business through three segments: satellite services, commercial networks and government systems. ViaSat was founded in 1986 and is based in Carlsbad, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 11
Sector (Communications) 1 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 9
State (Colorado) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 8
Year (2009) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
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