MCLEAN, Va. - NextNav Inc. (NASDAQ:NN (NASDAQ:NNBR)), a company specializing in next generation positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions, has announced an agreement to acquire additional spectrum licenses in the lower 900 MHz band, enhancing its capacity to provide advanced PNT services. The spectrum licenses, purchased from Telesaurus Holdings GB LLC and Skybridge Spectrum Foundation, will increase NextNav's spectrum portfolio to a total of 3.5 billion MHz-PoPs upon completion of the transaction.
The deal, valued at up to $50 million, will be financed through a combination of cash and NextNav common stock. According to NextNav CEO Mariam Sorond, this strategic acquisition will bolster the company's capability to deliver reliable and resilient PNT services. The initial payment of $2.5 million in cash is due within 30 days following court approval to grant the receiver authority, with the remainder to be settled in NextNav common stock contingent on reaching certain milestones and obtaining final regulatory approvals.
Completion of the transaction is subject to court and regulatory consent, including approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The acquisition is seen as a step forward for NextNav in expanding its 3D geolocation business and advancing its next generation PNT technologies.
NextNav's positioning and timing technologies are designed to provide accurate, reliable 3D PNT solutions for critical infrastructure, GPS resiliency, and commercial applications. The acquisition of these additional licenses is expected to further enhance the company's service offerings in these areas.
This news is based on a press release statement issued by NextNav Inc.
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