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Get filing alertsIridium amends credit agreement so Rocket Lab merger won't trigger change of control
Filed September 15, 2026 · Period ending September 15, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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The Fourth Amendment ensures the pending Rocket Lab merger will not be treated as a change of control under Iridium's credit agreement, allowing existing term loans to remain outstanding after closing.
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Post-closing interest rate on term loans will be SOFR plus 2.50% to 3.00%, or base rate plus 1.50% to 2.00%, based on credit ratings. Prior rate not disclosed.
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A 1.00% prepayment premium applies after closing if term loans are repriced, but not for a change of control or transformative transaction.
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An exit fee of 1.00% of term loans prepaid applies after the first anniversary of the merger closing.
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Rocket Lab's primary operating subsidiary will guarantee Iridium's credit agreement obligations at closing.
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Summary
Iridium Communications amended its credit agreement to facilitate its pending merger with Rocket Lab. The key change ensures the merger will not be treated as a change of control, allowing Iridium's existing term loans to remain outstanding after the deal closes. This removes a potential financing obstacle for the transaction.
After closing, the interest rate on the term loans will be set at SOFR plus 2.50% to 3.00%, or base rate plus 1.50% to 2.00%, depending on Iridium's credit ratings. The filing does not disclose the prior rate, so the size of any rate change cannot be determined. The amendment also adds a 1.00% prepayment premium for repricing transactions and a 1.00% exit fee for prepayments after the first anniversary of closing.
Rocket Lab's primary operating subsidiary will guarantee the obligations at closing. For retail holders, this is a routine financing amendment tied to the merger. The new pricing terms are disclosed, but without the prior rate, investors cannot assess whether borrowing costs will rise or fall. The guarantee from Rocket Lab provides additional credit support for lenders.
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