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Speedcast International

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commercialFounded 1979
United States
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The Plan confirmation clears the path for Speedcast to complete the Chapter 11 process after receiving final regulatory approvals and satisfying customary closing conditions, which is expected by the end of the first quarter of 2021.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalNarrative GeneralFeb 2, 2021Speedcast To Clear Chapter 11 Via Company Reorg With Millions In Centerbridge Equity Investments

Under the terms of the Plan, Centerbridge will provide Speedcast with a new USD $500,000,000 equity investment.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalOrg RelationshipFeb 2, 2021Speedcast To Clear Chapter 11 Via Company Reorg With Millions In Centerbridge Equity Investments

The Plan provides for a permanent reduction of Speedcast’s USD $634,000,000 senior secured debt.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalNarrative FinancialFeb 2, 2021Speedcast To Clear Chapter 11 Via Company Reorg With Millions In Centerbridge Equity Investments

With Centerbridge’s additional $500,000,000 investment, Speedcast will repay its $285,000,000 debtor-in-possession financing, make cash payments to vendors, and reduce its $634,000,000 senior secured debt.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalOrg RelationshipJan 26, 2021Speedcast to reorganize under Centerbridge Partners

Speedcast International Ltd. will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by 2021-03-31 under new owner Centerbridge Partners.

Mentioned as: Speedcast International Ltd.Technical ProductJan 26, 2021Speedcast to reorganize under Centerbridge Partners

Centerbridge Partners is making an additional investment of $500,000,000 in Speedcast under the terms of the reorganization plan announced 2021-01-25.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalOrg RelationshipJan 26, 2021Speedcast to reorganize under Centerbridge Partners

Speedcast planned to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic weakened demand for connectivity services to cruise lines, oil rigs, and other customer platforms.

Mentioned as: SpeedcastTechnical ProductJan 26, 2021Speedcast to reorganize under Centerbridge Partners

The Speedcast IoT Center is designed for onshore and offshore customers to manage industrial IoT and M2M needs.

Mentioned as: SpeedcastTechnical ProductDec 10, 2020Speedcast launches next-generation IoT platform offering enhanced computing power

Speedcast will continue to deliver Inmarsat Land MSS services to its enterprise customers as part of its land portfolio, leaving enterprise clients and sites unaffected by the agreement.

Mentioned as: SpeedcastOrg RelationshipDec 6, 2020Speedcast Sells Maritime Service Contracts To Inmarsat

The agreement is intended to help Speedcast emerge from its Chapter 11 proceedings announced earlier 2020.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalNarrative GeneralDec 6, 2020Speedcast Sells Maritime Service Contracts To Inmarsat

Speedcast will continue to deliver Inmarsat Land mobile satellite services to its enterprise customers as part of its land portfolio, with enterprise clients and sites unaffected by the agreement.

Mentioned as: SpeedcastOrg RelationshipNov 17, 2020Speedcast Agrees to Sell Primary Maritime Customer Contracts to Inmarsat

Prior to joining AsiaSat, Tony Chung served as Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific Operations at Speedcast International Limited.

Mentioned as: Speedcast International LimitedOrg RelationshipNov 5, 2020AsiaSat Appoints New Data Services Vice President

Tony Chung contributed to a series of successful acquisitions by Speedcast.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalNarrative GeneralNov 5, 2020AsiaSat Appoints New Data Services Vice President

Tony Chung was responsible for running Speedcast’s operations, including field engineering and service delivery for customers in the region.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalNarrative GeneralNov 5, 2020AsiaSat Appoints New Data Services Vice President

On 2020-08-13, private investment management firm Centerbridge Partners of New York and London offered $395,000,000 to obtain 100% of Speedcast's equity in the reorganized company.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalOrg RelationshipAug 17, 2020Speedcast seeks $395 million exit from bankruptcy

Centerbridge offered $220,000,000 in new debtor-in-possession financing to repay Speedcast's earlier bankruptcy loan and the financing comes with better repayment terms.

Mentioned as: SpeedcastTechnical ProductAug 17, 2020Speedcast seeks $395 million exit from bankruptcy

Speedcast's unnamed debtor-in-possession financers committed $90,000,000 in new-money loans to allow Speedcast to continue operations while under bankruptcy protection.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalNarrative FinancialAug 17, 2020Speedcast seeks $395 million exit from bankruptcy

Speedcast International has up to $1,000,000,000 in assets and liabilities.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalNarrative FinancialApr 23, 2020Speedcast files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Speedcast International obtained commitments for up to $90,000,000 in debtor-in-possession financing to support operations during its restructuring.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalTechnical ProductApr 23, 2020Speedcast files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Speedcast International filed for Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas with the goal of completing its restructuring by the end of August.

Mentioned as: Speedcast InternationalNarrative GeneralApr 23, 2020Speedcast files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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