Apple to Invest Up to $1.5 Billion in Globalstar for Satellite Coverage Expansion

Apple will make investments as much as $1.5 billion in Globalstar to fund the growth of its iPhone communication companies, the satellite tv for pc supplier stated in a regulatory submitting on Friday.

Shares of Globalstar jumped over 30%, whereas Apple was down round 1.4% a day after it forecast tepid quarterly income development.

Beneath the funding settlement, Apple will commit $1.1 billion in money and likewise buy 20% fairness in Globalstar for $400 million. The satellite tv for pc firm stated it’ll use a portion of the funds to pay down debt.

The transfer is one other in a line of partnerships between house corporations and cell service suppliers seeking to present satellite-based connectivity to prospects in areas with restricted community entry.

Globalstar additionally stated it’ll allocate 85% of its community capability to Apple. The deal is predicted to shut on Tuesday.

The iPhone maker partnered with Globalstar in 2022 for a function that might enable Apple customers to ship emergency messages from distant areas.

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