Skadden, Paul Weiss and Wilson Sonsini advised on Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar.
Amazon.com, Inc. Has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Globalstar, Inc., a leading mobile satellite services (MSS) operator and provider of non-geostationary orbit satellite communications infrastructure. The transaction is intended to strengthen Amazon Leo’s direct-to-device (D2D) satellite capabilities and expand connectivity services beyond the reach of terrestrial networks.
As part of its broader long-term space-based connectivity strategy, Amazon also plans to collaborate with mobile network operators and other partners to extend global coverage and deliver enhanced satellite-enabled services, including emergency and connectivity features for consumer devices.
Skadden advised Globalstar, Inc. On the merger agreement with Amazon.com, Inc.
The Skadden team includes Howard Ellin, Michael Mies, Max Troper, David Rievman and Joseph Penko.
Paul Weiss advised Amazon.com, Inc.
The team included Krishna Veeraraghavan and Stan Richards.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised the Special Committee of Globalstar, Inc.
The Wilson Sonsini team included Patrick Schultheis, Rob Ishii, Remi Korenblit, Jeana Kim and Kaleigh Hawkins-Schulz for Corporate/M&A matters, Amy Simmerman, Adrian Broderick and Jason Schoenberg for Delaware law matters, Joshua Gruenspecht and Sophia Galleher for regulatory matters, and Jamillia Ferris and Michelle Yost Hale for antitrust and competition matters.
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