By Adriano Marchese
SatixFy Communications shares soared in premarket trading after MDA Space said it would acquire the business for $193 million.
Shares traded 66% higher at $1.99.
The two companies said Tuesday that MDA, a Canadian space technology company, will pay $2.10 for each SatixFy share. SatixFy shares have been under pressure in 2025, down about 22% since the year began. The stock closed at $1.20 a share on Monday.
MDA aims to bolster its end-to-end satellite systems offering as demand for new digital satellite communications continues to accelerate.
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April 01, 2025 08:54 ET (12:54 GMT)
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