Why Iridium Stock Soared Today
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Shares of Iridium Communications ( IRDM +25.44% ) surged on Monday after the satellite-based network operator agreed to be acquired by Rocket Lab ( RKLB +16.23% ) . Under the terms of the deal, Rocket Lab would purchase Iridium for $54 per share in cash and stock. That represents a 24% premium over Iridium's closing price on Friday and values the space stock at roughly $8 billion.
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