Telesat and Arabsat sign major connectivity deal

Published 14/05/2025, 12:46
Telesat and Arabsat sign major connectivity deal

DUBAI - Telesat (NASDAQ:TSAT), a global satellite operator trading at $17.12 per share and showing a remarkable 120% return over the past year, and Arabsat, a leading satellite service provider in the Arab world, have inked a significant agreement to integrate Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services into Arabsat’s satellite ecosystem. The term sheet, signed Monday at the CABSAT 2025 event in Dubai, builds on a Memorandum of Understanding from 2024 and paves the way for Arabsat to offer enhanced broadband connectivity solutions across various sectors. According to InvestingPro data, Telesat maintains strong short-term liquidity with a current ratio of 5.63, though analysts anticipate sales challenges in the current year.

The definitive agreements are expected to be finalized by December 2025. This partnership marks a substantial advancement in Arabsat’s strategy to provide multi-orbit satellite services. Alhamedi Alanezi, President and CEO of Arabsat, highlighted the importance of this collaboration, stating that the integration of Telesat Lightspeed will usher in a new era of connectivity, offering tailored, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to their customers. InvestingPro analysis reveals that Telesat operates with a significant debt burden, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.85, making strategic partnerships crucial for future growth.

Dan Goldberg, President and CEO of Telesat, also expressed enthusiasm for the milestone, emphasizing that the partnership will introduce innovative connectivity advancements to Arabsat’s customers throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Central Asia. Telesat’s Lightspeed network promises to offer high-capacity, secure, and resilient links with fiber-like speeds.

Arabsat, established in 1976 by 21 Arab countries, is the premier provider of satellite services in the Arab world, reaching over 300 million viewers in 21 Arab countries. Its acquisition of Hellasat and agreements with advanced technology companies have bolstered its position as a key player in the satellite communications industry.

Telesat, known for its engineering excellence and customer service, continues to innovate to meet future connectivity demands. Its Telesat Lightspeed network is designed to serve telecom, government, maritime, and aeronautical customers with advanced satellite connectivity.

This news is based on a press release statement and reflects the ongoing commitment of both companies to transform the satellite communications landscape, ensuring robust and seamless broadband connectivity solutions for a wide range of industries. For deeper insights into Telesat’s financial health and growth prospects, including 12 additional ProTips and comprehensive valuation metrics, visit InvestingPro, where you’ll find expert analysis and detailed research reports covering over 1,400 US stocks.

In other recent news, Telesat Corporation has filed its proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in preparation for its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders. The materials include a Notice of Meeting, a Financial Statements Request Form, and a Management Information Circular, alongside various forms of proxy for different classes of shares. These documents provide shareholders with the agenda for the AGM, the matters to be voted upon, and the process for voting. Shareholders are encouraged to review these materials to prepare for the meeting, where they will have the opportunity to vote on corporate matters. The filing also indicates that Telesat Corporation will submit annual reports under Form 20-F, a format used by foreign private issuers. Christopher S. DiFrancesco, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Telesat Corporation, signed the filing, affirming it is duly authorized. Shareholders can access the filing and proxy materials on the SEC’s website.

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