In reviewTelecommunications28 April 2025

SES to acquire INTELSAT

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Deal facts

Buyer
SES
Target
INTELSAT
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
28 April 2025
Status
In review
Sector
Telecommunications
Country
Not stated
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

What we know

SES has agreed to acquire INTELSAT in a strategic acquisition within the telecommunications sector. The transaction was announced on 28 April 2025. No specific deal value or consideration type was disclosed at the time of the announcement. The target operates as a standalone entity prior to the proposed combination.

The deal remains in the review phase as regulatory approvals are pending. No completion date has been confirmed for the transaction. Both parties are currently awaiting the necessary authorisations to finalise the agreement. The status indicates that the process is ongoing without any immediate closure. Further updates regarding the outcome of the regulatory review will determine the next steps for the combined entity.

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Deal timeline

1 update
  1. CMA invitation to comment

    SES / INTELSAT

    SES / INTELSAT

    EU DG COMP

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