Iridium Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Rocket Lab

Iridium Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Rocket Lab

Stockholder approval marks important milestone toward completion of transaction

Rocket Lab CFO Adam Spice Predicts More M&A Deals on the Horizon

HOUSTON, TX — Iridium ($IRDM) shareholders voted overwhelmingly yesterday to approve the company’s proposed acquisition by Rocket Lab ($RKLB). According to Rocket Lab CFO Adam Spice, there’s more M&A on the horizon.  In the shareholders meeting, 99.6% of votes were cast in favor of the buyout, putting Rocket Lab one step closer to owning the satcom giant. The deal is expected to close in mid-2027 for ~$54 per Iridium share—in a mix of cash and R…

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges 5% as Iridium Shareholders Greenlight $54 Acquisition

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock jumped 5% after Iridium shareholders voted 99.6% in favor of the $54/share merger deal, moving closer to a mid-2027 close.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Soars 5% After Iridium Deal Wins Stockholder Approval

TLDR Iridium stockholders approved Rocket Lab’s acquisition on September 24, 2026, with 99.6% of votes cast in favor. Approximately 81% of Iridium’s outstanding shares were represented at the special meeting. The deal values Iridium at a notional $54.00 per share, combining cash and Rocket Lab...

Iridium Stockholders Clear Rocket Lab Acquisition

Iridium stockholders approved the company's acquisition by Rocket Lab, with about 99.6 percent of votes cast in favor of the merger.

Iridium stockholders approve Rocket Lab deal

Iridium's stockholders have approved the company's pending acquisition by Rocket Lab. Some 99.6% of the votes cast were in favor of the transaction. #pressrelease