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VIASAT INC (VSAT): M&A transaction — Viasat completes sale of Link 16 TDL business to L3Harris for $1.96B in cash
VIASAT INC
- Sale closed Jan 3, 2023 for ~$1.96B cash; net proceeds expected ~$1.8B after taxes, fees and expenses.
- Net proceeds to reduce net leverage and increase liquidity; supports shift to global satellite services.
- Link 16 TDL business had ~$400M revenue and ~$125M Adjusted EBITDA for the 12 months ended June 30, 2022.
- Viasat’s Government Systems to focus on broadband satcom, cybersecurity, and space-based technology.
- Pending Inmarsat acquisition remains subject to regulatory approvals; pro forma financials reflect combined impacts.