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Publish Date : 26-Jul-2017

Speedcast International Limited, the worlds most trusted provider of highly reliable, fully managed, remote communication and IT solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UltiSat for a purchase consideration of up to USD$100m, payable over 2 years and subject to the ongoing financial performance of the company. UltiSat is a leading provider of remote communications and professional services to governments, in particular the US Government, and to International Government Organisations (IGOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). The acquisition strengthens Speedcasts position in the Government and NGO sectors, complementing Speedcasts government activities in Australia, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

The acquisition of UltiSat extends Speedcasts position serving Government and NGO customers. UltiSat has built a really strong reputation providing remote communications and professional services to key customers, such as the U.S. Government and IGOs, said Speedcast CEO Pierre-Jean Beylier. I am excited to have the UltiSat team joining Speedcast. Speedcasts scale, global network and unique support services capabilities will enable the combined Group to provide expanded services and coverage for UltiSats customers around the world. Speedcast will also be able to leverage UltiSats solutions and expertise to serve other governments globally with which Speedcast has existing relationships.

UltiSat CEO Mohammed G. Abutaleb will lead the newly-formed Government division at Speedcast that will be focused on providing communication solutions and professional services to Speedcasts and UltiSats existing and new Government and IGO customers, as well as driving new growth in the nearly $5B market for government and military satellite communications.

The UltiSat team is thrilled to join the Speedcast Group. Speedcasts scale and global capabilities will enable us to expand the portfolio of services we can offer to our customers and to pursue new opportunities. This is an exciting development for our employees and our customers, and I look forward to taking our combined Government and IGO business to new heights over the years to come, said Mr. Abutaleb.

The transaction is expected to complete in Q4 2017 subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Speedcast was advised by Goodwin Procter LLP and Deloitte Global. UltiSat was advised by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and Trinity Advisers.

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