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[SatBroadcasting(tm)] Miranda Technologies Inc., the worldwide provider of infrastructure, playout and monitoring systems for broadcasters and cable/satellite/IPTV operators, has completed the first phase of its integration with recently acquired OmniBus Systems, the IT-based automated playout specialist.
Read More[SatNews} EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) and Hughes Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUGH) have an agreement pursuant to which EchoStar will acquire all of the outstanding equity of Hughes and its subsidiaries including its main operating subsidiary, Hughes Network Systems, LLC ,in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion, including Hughes debt expected to be refinanced in connection with the transaction.
Read More[SatNews] There have been rumors of Dish Network being purchased.
Read More[SatBroadcasting(tm)] DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the equity of the reorganized DBSD North America, Inc., a hybrid satellite and terrestrial communications company, for approximately $1 billion subject to certain adjustments, including interest accruing on DBSD North America's existing debt.
Read More[SatNews] CETel (Central European Telecom Services), the German Teleport & Satellite Service Provider, has entered into an agreement to acquire SeaMobile Europe.
Read More[SatBroadcasting(tm)] DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the equity of the reorganized DBSD North America, Inc., a hybrid satellite and terrestrial communications company, for approximately $1 billion subject to certain adjustments, including interest accruing on DBSD North America's existing debt.
Read More[SatNews] Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has entered into a letter of intent with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to engage in a strategic relationship with the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science for the establishment of the UCLA Center for Public Safety Network Systems.
Read More[SatNews] BAE Systems has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fairchild Imaging, Inc., a privately held company specializing in solid-state electronic imaging components, cameras, and systems for aerospace, industrial, medical, and scientific imaging applications.
Read More[SatNews] Reuters is reporting that Hughes Communications Inc (HUGH.O), majority owned by private equity firm Apollo APOLO.UL, has hired Barclays Capital (BARC.L) to advise on a sale of the company, people familiar with the matter said.
Read More[SatNews] Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat") (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the shares of Sinclair Technologies Holdings Inc., a provider of antenna and RF conditioning products, based in Aurora, Ontario, Canada.
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