Hungary's 4iG to buy controlling stake in Israeli satellite firm Spacecom

JERUSALEM : Israeli satellite operator Spacecom said on Tuesday that Budapest-based 4iG agreed to buy a 51per cent stake in the company for US$68 million through a private shares placement.

The deal values Spacecom at above US$124 Million and represents a 50per cent premium over the average US$2.6 price per share from the last six months trading average on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, it said.Spacecom operates the AMOS satellite fleet made up of four communication satellites that serve Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

“4iG's investment will significantly improve Spacecom's financials and our ability to drive and fulfill business and global strategic plans," said Spacecom CEO Dan Zajicek. In its statement, Spacecom said the deal potentially strengthens its operations in Eastern and Central Europe.Source: Reuters

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