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UK to scrutinise takeover of satellite firm Inmarsat

Published 22/07/2019, 21:28
Updated 22/07/2019, 21:28
© Reuters. Staff at satellite communications company Inmarsat work in front of a screen showing subscribers using their service throughout the world, at their headquarters in London

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said on Monday it would scrutinise the acquisition of satellite communications firm Inmarsat (L:ISA) by a private equity-led consortium to examine any potential impact on national security.

Inmarsat, which provides communications to shipping, aircraft, military forces and other groups worldwide, agreed in March to be acquired for $3.4 billion (£2.7 billion) in cash by a consortium comprising Apax, Warburg Pincus, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.

The British government said the Competition and Markets Authority would examine the competition and national security aspects of the deal, and would submit a report to the relevant minister by Sept. 17.

© Reuters. Staff at satellite communications company Inmarsat work in front of a screen showing subscribers using their service throughout the world, at their headquarters in London

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