Rocket Lab SEC Filings

This Schedule 13G filing discloses Vanguard Capital Management's beneficial ownership of 30,080,579 Rocket Lab common shares equaling 5.19% of the class. The position was acquired in the ordinary course of business with sole dispositive power over all shares and sole voting power over 4,781,366 shares. It signals passive institutional accumulation relevant to investors tracking ownership concentration.

Peter Beck, CEO of Rocket Lab, sold 3,275,779 shares indirectly through the Equatorial Trust in multiple transactions from July 6-8, 2026 at prices from $81.59 to $101.57. All sales were executed automatically under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted March 27, 2026. This represents a neutral signal given the pre-planned, non-discretionary nature of the trades.

This Form 144 filing notifies the proposed sale of 5,000,000 Class A common shares by Peter Beck, an officer of Rocket Lab. The shares, valued at approximately $465 million, were acquired in 2021 through conversion of preferred shares from the business combination. The sale is planned under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in March 2026, with no recent sales reported.

On June 28, 2026, Rocket Lab entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire Iridium Communications Inc. via a two-step merger structure. Iridium stockholders will receive $27.00 cash plus between 0.2400 and 0.4000 Rocket Lab shares per share depending on Rocket Lab's stock price. The deal is pending regulatory approvals and Iridium stockholder vote with a target close by June 28, 2027.

This 8-K filing reports Rocket Lab's entry into a merger agreement to acquire Iridium Communications on June 28, 2026. Key facts include merger consideration of $27 cash and 0.24-0.40 Rocket Lab shares per Iridium share depending on stock price, plus a $3.6 billion bridge loan commitment and $223.62 million termination fee. The deal is relevant to investors as a major strategic acquisition requiring stockholder and regulatory approvals.

This 425 filing discloses Rocket Lab's proposed acquisition of Iridium Communications via merger agreement dated June 28, 2026. Key facts include $54 per share consideration ($27 cash plus stock with collar), $8B enterprise value, $3.6B bridge facility, and Iridium's $871M 2025 revenue at 57% EBITDA margins. The deal accelerates Rocket Lab's entry into global satellite communications with spectrum assets and is expected to close in 2027.

This Rule 425 filing is an internal email to Rocket Lab employees disclosing the proposed acquisition of Iridium announced June 28 2026. Key facts include Iridium's 66-satellite constellation, L-band spectrum, 2.55 million subscribers and $871 million 2025 revenue. The deal is relevant to investors as it signals a major expansion into operating a global satellite network with expected close in mid-2027.

This filing is a Rule 425 communication announcing Rocket Lab's intent to acquire Iridium. Key facts include social media posts and a June 29 2026 transcript describing the deal as combining Rocket Lab's launch and manufacturing with Iridium's constellation spectrum and profitability. It is relevant to investors as a major strategic expansion into space applications.

SVP & General Counsel Arjun Kampani disposed of 88,000 shares of RKLB stock valued at approximately $9.5 million. This transaction was executed as a contribution to an exchange fund per a pre-existing subscription agreement, rendering the signal neutral.

Agostino Ricupati, VP Corp Controller & CAO, was granted 27,532 restricted stock units (RSUs). This transaction represents standard equity compensation and is considered neutral regarding market sentiment.