M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
Amazon to acquire Globalstar for $90/share; partners with Apple for satellite services
AMAZON COM INC
- Amazon to acquire Globalstar for $90 per share in cash or 0.3210 Amazon shares (capped at $90); 40% cash/60% stock proration; expected close in 2027.
- Globalstar stockholders holding 58% voting power approved; deal subject to regulatory approvals and HIBLEO-4 satellite milestones.
- Amazon and Apple sign agreement for Amazon Leo to power satellite services on iPhone and Apple Watch, including Emergency SOS and messaging.
- Amazon Leo to deploy next-gen direct-to-device system in 2028, integrating Globalstar's spectrum and infrastructure for expanded coverage.