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ViaSat, Inc.
Nasdaq: VSAT
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
EU mergers and takeovers = 2
Jul 16 2001 08:37 AM PDT

EU mergers and takeovers = 2
Jul 16 2001 08:37 AM PDT

Lockheed sells telecoms products unit to ViaSat
Jul 16 2001 08:34 AM PDT

Lockheed sells telecoms products unit to ViaSat
Jul 16 2001 08:34 AM PDT

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 PROFILE
ViaSat wants to be all it can be via satellite. The company makes digital satellite, networking, and wireless signal processing equipment. Its products are based on the demand-assigned multiple-access standard, which enables users to share common satellite transponders to save money. Products include satellite modems, networking processors, network control systems and software, and spread-spectrum digital radios. ViaSat also offers system design and integration services. The US Department of Defense accounted for about 70% of sales in fiscal 2000. With its acquisition of Scientific-Atlanta's satellite networking businesses, the company has shifted its focus to commercial applications in broadband satellite networking.

 COMPETITION
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (GILTF)
Hughes Electronics Corporation (GMH)
Rockwell International Corporation (ROK)

 DEALS
Deal: ViaSat Acquires Lockheed's Products Unit
Date Announced: 07.16.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): Not Disclosed
Description: Digital satellite equipment developer acquires Lockheed Martin Global Telecom's product business unit for cash and stock. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: March
2001 Sales (mil.): 164.40
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 116.6%
Employees: 796
Revenue per employee: $206,532.66

 KEY PEOPLE
• Mark D. Dankberg
    CEO
• Richard A. Baldridge
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
6155 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
US
Phone: 760-476-2200
Fax: 760-929-3941
Online: Web Site

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