Iridium Communications Inc.
Completed deSPAC · 1 SPAC · 1 closed · 0 announced
GHL Acquisition Corp., trading under the ticker GHQ and sponsored by Greenhill & Co., the independent investment bank, completed its business combination with Iridium Communications Inc. in 2009, bringing the satellite telecommunications company back to public markets following its prior bankruptcy reorganization. The SPAC conducted its IPO in 2008, targeting opportunities in the diversified communications sector. Iridium operates the only truly global low-Earth orbit satellite constellation, providing voice and data connectivity to commercial, maritime, aviation, and government customers worldwide. The transaction is now closed. For comprehensive filings, timeline data, and deal analytics on GHQ and the broader SPAC universe, sign up for full access at SpacDesk.
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| Symbol | Issuer | Status | Announced | Close | IPO Size | PIPE | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHQ | GHL Acquisition Corp. | Closed | — | 2009-09-23 | $400.0M | — | Greenhill & Co., Inc. |