DigitalGlobe. MDA Shareholders Approve Takeover by SSL

July 31, 2017 |Satellite

DigitalGlobe shareholders voted to approve the company's proposed takeover by SSL (see 1703210008), it said in a news release Thursday. DigitalGlobe said shareholders of SSL parent MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates approved in a separate vote issuing MDA common shares to holders of DigitalGlobe stock and certain equity awards. It said the deal is expected to close in or shortly after Q3.