M&A Deal Summary

ViaSat Acquires Intelligent Compression Technologies

On February 20, 2007, ViaSat acquired software company Intelligent Compression Technologies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ViaSat’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is ViaSat’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is ViaSat’s 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-02-20
Target Intelligent Compression Technologies
Sector Software
Buyer(s) ViaSat
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Covington Associates (Financial)

Target

Intelligent Compression Technologies

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
Intelligence Compression Technologies, Inc., a maker of data compression products.

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Buyer

ViaSat

Carlsbad, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Communications
Employees7,000
Revenue 4.5B USD (2025)
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.


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Sector: Software M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 9
State: Massachusetts M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 8
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 1
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