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FTI Consulting is handling Rocket Lab USA’s $777M merger with Vector Acquisition Corp. blank check company led by technology investor Alex Slusky, a former McKinsey consultant and Microsoft executive.
Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab provides end-to-end mission services for civil, defense and commercial markets.
The Long Beach, CA-based company has launch facilities in Virginia and New Zealand.
On Aug 23, it announced that NASA had given the green light for the Escapade science mission to Mars that will feature two of Rocket Lab’s Photon spacecraft.
Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said the deal with Vector would “accelerate the ability to unlock the full potential of space through our launch and spacecraft platforms” with the support of public shareholders.
FTI Consulting’s Antonia Gray handles Rocket Labs, while Gasthalter & Co’s Nathaniel Garnick and Grace Cartwright work for Vector.
Amsterdam’s CFF Communications handles Accell Group as Europe’s No 1 e-bike and No. 2 bicycle maker declares insolvency after failing to find a buyer.
Randy Sinclair, who rose to lead investor relations at Chevron during an 11-year run, will move to Northrop Grumman on Aug. 10 as VP-IR.
Trailrunner International is handling Axum Capital Partners’ move to acquire a controlling interest in BARCODE, a performance hydration brand, in partnership with NBA All-Star Victor Wembanyama.
Alpha IR and Alpha Advisory Group represent McKinley Acquisition Corp. as it plans to take hostile drone spotter and destroyer Space-Eyes public via a SPAC deal valued at $370M.
FGS Global keeps its position at the top of the heap in Mergermarket’s rankings of the top PR advisors in M&A deals for 1H26.
