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Merger communication
✓ VerifiedIridium sent stockholders a letter on September 3, 2026 urging them to vote FOR the proposed merger with Rocket Lab at the September 24, 2026 special meeting.
Filed Sep 3, 2026 · 16:04 ET
Summary
- Iridium distributed a letter to certain stockholders on September 3, 2026 in connection with its proposed acquisition by Rocket Lab Corporation.
- The special meeting of Iridium stockholders is scheduled for September 24, 2026 to vote on the merger and related proposals.
- Iridium's Board of Directors unanimously recommends that stockholders vote FOR the Merger.
- The letter states that failing to vote will have the same effect as a vote against the Merger.
- On August 26, 2026, Rocket Lab's Registration Statement on Form S-4 was declared effective, and the definitive proxy statement/final prospectus was sent to Iridium stockholders beginning on or about that date.
- Innisfree M&A Incorporated is assisting with the proxy solicitation.
Key facts
- Special meeting date
- September 24, 2026
From the filing for Special meeting date
“special meeting of stockholders of Iridium Communications Inc. to be held on September 24, 2026”
- Letter distribution date
- September 3, 2026
From the filing for Letter distribution date
“began being distributed to certain stockholders of Iridium Communications Inc. ("Iridium") on September 3, 2026”
- Acquirer
- Rocket Lab Corporation
From the filing for Acquirer
“in connection with the proposed acquisition of Iridium by Rocket Lab Corporation”
- Board recommendation
- vote FOR the Merger
From the filing for Board recommendation
“Your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the Merger and related proposals.”
- Registration effective date
- August 26, 2026
From the filing for Registration effective date
“On August 26, 2026, the Registration Statement was declared effective, Iridium filed the definitive proxy statement, and Rocket Lab filed the final prospectus.”
- Proxy solicitor
- INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
From the filing for Proxy solicitor
“INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED (877) 825-8772 (toll-free from the U.S. and Canada)”
- Signatory
- Kathleen A. Morgan
From the filing for Signatory
“Kathleen A. Morgan Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary”
- CFO participant
- Vincent J. O'Neill
From the filing for CFO participant
“Vincent J. O'Neill, Iridium's chief financial officer, may be considered participants in Iridium's solicitation.”
Why it mattersThe filing solicits stockholder votes ahead of the September 24, 2026 special meeting to approve Iridium's acquisition by Rocket Lab. Approval would combine Iridium's satellite network with Rocket Lab.
- Filed
- Sep 3, 2026
- Accepted
- 2026-09-03 20:04Z
- Accession no.
- 0001104659-26-105053
- Size
- 18 KB
- Index
- Filing index