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8. Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB)

Rocket Lab saw its share prices jump by 13.14 percent on Tuesday to close at $28.76 apiece following news that it was entering the payload market business through the acquisition of Geost, LLC’s parent company for $275 million.

In a statement, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) said it entered into a definitive agreement with Lightridge Solutions, a portfolio company of ATL Partners, for the acquisition of Geost’s parent company for a mix of cash and privately placed shares.

According to Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB), it will pay Lightridge Solutions some $125 million in cash and $150 million in RKLB shares, on top of an additional $50 million payout tied to revenue targets.

The acquisition marks Rocket Lab’s formal entry into the satellite payload segment, strengthening its position as a provider of end-to-end national security space solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025.