York Space Systems to Acquire Solestial, Issuing 2.35M Shares

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York Space Systems is acquiring Solestial, Inc., issuing approximately 2.35 million shares, which will dilute existing shareholders by about 1.78% and continues the company's recent trend of equity-funded acquisitions.

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• Acquisition Agreement

  York Space Systems entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization to acquire Solestial, Inc.

• Equity Consideration

  The company expects to issue up to approximately 2.35 million shares of common stock as part of the purchase price, valued at approximately $59.9 million based on current stock price.

• Shareholder Dilution

  The issuance of new shares will result in approximately 1.78% dilution for existing shareholders.

• Continued M&A Strategy

  This marks another acquisition for the company, following recent deals for Orbion Space Technology and All.Space Holdings, indicating an aggressive growth-by-acquisition strategy.

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This 8-K announces York Space Systems' agreement to acquire Solestial, Inc., partially funded by issuing approximately 2.35 million new shares. This equity component, valued at nearly $60 million, will result in approximately 1.78% dilution for existing shareholders. This acquisition continues the company's aggressive M&A strategy, following recent deals for Orbion and All.Space, and comes after the company reported a significantly wider net loss in its most recent quarter.