Apax Partners-backed Marlink has announced its acquisition of OmniAccess , with the deal expected to close in early 2018 following regulatory approvals.
The combined group is expected to be a worldwide leader in maritime VSAT services, with nearly $500 million in expected revenues, about 1,000 employees and a global infrastructure to support installations on more than 4,000 vessels so far.
Marlink’s aim is to expand the reach of OmniAccess products, including nextGen BroadBeam VSAT.
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OmniAccess was established in 2002 and is based in Spain’s Balearic Islands. Its business focuses on superyachts, boutique cruise lines and river-cruise vessels, with a VSAT network of more than 24 satellite beams in C- and Ku-band.
