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Inmarsat has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering of shares and to seek a full listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. JP Morgan Cazenove and Morgan Stanley have been appointed Joint Sponsors for the proposed flotation. JP Morgan Cazenove, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch International and Morgan Stanley have been appointed joint book-runners. Announcement of pricing, allocations and commencement of conditional dealings are expected to occur on or around June 17, 2005. Admission to the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and trading on the London Stock Exchange are expected to take place on or around June 22, 2005. Commenting on the announcement, Andrew Sukawaty, chairman and CEO of Inmarsat, said: "We are delighted to announce Inmarsat's intention to float. Inmarsat is the premier global provider of mobile satellite services, which through its scale and leading technology is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the exciting growth prospects in the sector. "We are looking forward to the opportunities afforded by public company status, and we will use the proceeds of the IPO to strengthen our balance sheet." Related Links Inmarsat SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express 
Inmarsat-4 To Enhance Communication Across Indian Ocean From May 28
London, UK (SPX) May 23, 2005Maritime customers will benefit from enhanced coverage across the Indian Ocean Region from May 28 when the new Inmarsat-4 (I-4) satellite is currently scheduled to enter commercial service. |
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