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OPENLANE, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), today reported its second quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2024.
“OPENLANE’s second quarter and year-to-date results clearly demonstrate the power of our differentiated platform and the strong scalability characteristics of our company,” said Peter Kelly, CEO of OPENLANE. “During the quarter, we grew marketplace and finance volumes, increased revenue and delivered strong adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flows. I am confident in OPENLANE’s strategy, we are investing in technology and people to further accelerate innovation and profitable growth.”
“OPENLANE’s continued focus on execution and profitable growth delivered solid financial results in the second quarter,” said Brad Lakhia, EVP and CFO of OPENLANE. “Consolidated revenue was $432 million, marketplace segment grew volumes by 7% and increased Gross Merchandise Value to nearly $7 billion. AFC was again a strong adjusted EBITDA contributor, and we improved our provision for loan losses versus the first quarter. Our year-to-date generation of $138 million of cash flow from operating activities clearly demonstrates the value — and potential — of our asset-light, digitally focused business.”
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
Marketplace volumes increased 7% YoYTotal revenue of $432 million in Q2 2024, representing 4% YoY growthMarketplace revenue of $336 million in Q2 2024, representing 5% YoY growthGross Merchandise Value (GMV) of approximately $7 billion, representing 6% YoY growthIncome from continuing operations of $11 millionAdjusted EBITDA of $71 million (with Marketplace contributing 46%), including the $2 million year-to-date impact for the newly enacted Canadian Digital Services Tax$138 million of cash flow from operating activities on a year-to-date basis
2024 Guidance
As a result of Canada’s abrupt implementation of a retroactive Digital Services Tax (DST), which was enacted on June 28, 2024 retroactive to January 1, 2022, the company has updated its 2024 annual guidance. During the second quarter of 2024, the company recorded $12 million of Canadian DST, of which $10 million related to 2022 and 2023. Assuming no changes to this legislation, including the scope of application, the company estimates this will result in approximately $5 million in incremental cost of services in 2024. The company anticipates taking steps to mitigate this incremental annual cost and therefore does not anticipate a material impact on future periods earnings and cash flows.
Annual
Guidance
Income from continuing operations (in millions)
$65 – $80
Adjusted EBITDA (in millions)
$285 – $305
Income from continuing operations per share – diluted *
$0.14 – $0.24
Operating adjusted net income from continuing operations per share – diluted
$0.77 – $0.87
* The company uses the two-class method of calculating income from continuing operations per diluted share. Under the two-class method, income from continuing operations is adjusted for dividends and undistributed earnings (losses) to the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock, and the weighted average diluted shares do not assume conversion of the preferred shares to common shares.
Earnings guidance does not contemplate future items such as business development activities, strategic developments (such as restructurings, spin-offs or dispositions of assets or investments), contingent purchase price adjustments, significant expenses related to litigation, tax adjustments and changes in applicable laws and regulations (including significant accounting and tax matters) and intangible impairments. The timing and amounts of these items are highly variable, difficult to predict, and of a potential size that could have a substantial impact on the company’s reported results for any given period. Prospective quantification of these items is generally not practicable. Operating adjusted net income from continuing operations per share excludes amortization expense associated with acquired intangible assets, as well as one-time charges, net of taxes. See reconciliations of the company’s guidance included below.
Earnings Conference Call Information
OPENLANE will be hosting an earnings conference call and webcast on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The call will be hosted by OPENLANE Chief Executive Officer Peter Kelly and Chief Financial Officer Brad Lakhia. The conference call may be accessed by calling 1-833-634-2155 and asking to join the OPENLANE call. A live webcast will be available at the investor relations section of corporate.openlane.com. Supplemental financial information for OPENLANE’s second quarter 2024 results is available at the investor relations section of corporate.openlane.com.
The archive of the webcast will be available following the call at the investor relations section of corporate.openlane.com for a limited time.
About OPENLANE
OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), provides sellers and buyers across the global wholesale used vehicle industry with innovative, technology-driven remarketing solutions. The company’s unique end-to-end platform supports whole car, financing, logistics and other ancillary and related services. Our integrated marketplaces reduce risk, improve transparency and streamline transactions for customers around the globe. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, the company has employees across the United States, Canada, Europe, Uruguay and the Philippines. For more information and the latest company news, visit corporate.openlane.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this release include, and the company may make related oral, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and which are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties. In particular, statements made that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Words such as “should,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “contemplate,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “assume,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “of the opinion,” “confident,” “is set,” “is on track,” “outlook,” “target,” “positioned,” “predict,” “initiative,” “goal,” “opportunity” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management’s current assumptions, expectations and/or beliefs, are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties and changes that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results projected, expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in the company’s other filings and reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
OPENLANE, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In millions) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Operating revenues
Auction fees
$ 108.7
$ 103.3
$ 218.6
$ 203.2
Service revenue
147.1
155.7
297.3
321.3
Purchased vehicle sales
80.2
60.4
138.4
115.9
Finance-related revenue
95.8
97.5
193.8
197.1
Total operating revenues
431.8
416.9
848.1
837.5
Operating expenses
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)
245.9
222.6
459.8
446.8
Selling, general and administrative
106.0
111.2
214.7
219.2
Depreciation and amortization
24.1
26.8
48.4
49.8
Goodwill and other intangibles impairment
—
250.8
—
250.8
Total operating expenses
376.0
611.4
722.9
966.6
Operating profit (loss)
55.8
(194.5)
125.2
(129.1)
Interest expense
37.4
38.8
77.1
77.1
Other (income) expense, net
0.2
(21.3)
0.7
(14.2)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
1.1
—
1.1
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
18.2
(213.1)
47.4
(193.1)
Income taxes
7.5
(19.3)
18.2
(12.0)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
10.7
(193.8)
29.2
(181.1)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
—
—
—
—
Net income (loss)
$ 10.7
$ (193.8)
$ 29.2
$ (181.1)
Net income (loss) per share – basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$ —
$ (1.87)
$ 0.05
$ (1.86)
Income from discontinued operations
—
—
—
—
Net income (loss) per share – basic
$ —
$ (1.87)
$ 0.05
$ (1.86)
Net income (loss) per share – diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$ —
$ (1.87)
$ 0.05
$ (1.86)
Income from discontinued operations
—
—
—
—
Net income (loss) per share – diluted
$ —
$ (1.87)
$ 0.05
$ (1.86)
OPENLANE, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions) (Unaudited)
June 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 60.9
$ 93.5
Restricted cash
67.7
65.4
Trade receivables, net of allowances
292.1
291.8
Finance receivables, net of allowances
2,220.1
2,282.0
Other current assets
133.3
109.2
Total current assets
2,774.1
2,841.9
Goodwill
1,264.0
1,271.2
Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization
126.8
136.1
Operating lease right-of-use assets
71.5
75.9
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
160.2
169.8
Intangible and other assets
221.2
231.4
Total assets
$ 4,617.8
$ 4,726.3
Current liabilities, excluding obligations collateralized by
finance receivables and current maturities of debt
$ 730.5
$ 692.3
Obligations collateralized by finance receivables
1,573.6
1,631.9
Current maturities of debt
272.0
154.6
Total current liabilities
2,576.1
2,478.8
Long-term debt
—
202.4
Operating lease liabilities
65.5
70.4
Other non-current liabilities
35.5
35.2
Temporary equity
612.5
612.5
Stockholders’ equity
1,328.2
1,327.0
Total liabilities, temporary equity and stockholders’ equity
$ 4,617.8
$ 4,726.3
OPENLANE, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions) (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2024
2023
Operating activities
Net income (loss)
$ 29.2
$ (181.1)
Net income from discontinued operations
—
—
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
48.4
49.8
Provision for credit losses
29.1
28.4
Deferred income taxes
0.4
(29.1)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
4.7
4.4
Stock-based compensation
10.1
8.9
Contingent consideration adjustment
—
1.3
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investment securities
—
(0.1)
Investment and note receivable impairment
—
11.0
Goodwill and other intangibles impairment
—
250.8
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
1.1
Other non-cash, net
0.1
0.8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Trade receivables and other assets
(23.7)
(76.2)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
39.4
75.2
Payments of contingent consideration in excess of acquisition-date fair value
—
(2.6)
Net cash provided by operating activities – continuing operations
137.7
142.6
Net cash used by operating activities – discontinued operations
(0.1)
(0.1)
Investing activities
Net decrease (increase) in finance receivables held for investment
33.1
(24.4)
Purchases of property, equipment and computer software
(25.9)
(26.9)
Investments in securities
(1.6)
(0.6)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment
0.3
0.3
Net cash provided by (used by) investing activities – continuing operations
5.9
(51.6)
Net cash provided by investing activities – discontinued operations
—
7.0
Financing activities
Net decrease in book overdrafts
(1.6)
(2.2)
Net (repayments of) borrowings from lines of credit
(81.2)
39.2
Net (decrease) increase in obligations collateralized by finance receivables
(56.1)
33.1
Payments for debt issuance costs/amendments
(2.2)
(5.3)
Payment for early extinguishment of debt
—
(140.1)
Payments on finance leases
(0.6)
(1.1)
Payments of contingent consideration and deferred acquisition costs
—
(12.4)
Issuance of common stock under stock plans
0.8
1.6
Tax withholding payments for vested RSUs
(3.4)
(2.5)
Dividends paid on Series A Preferred Stock
(22.2)
(22.2)
Net cash used by financing activities – continuing operations
(166.5)
(111.9)
Net cash provided by financing activities – discontinued operations
—
—
Net change in cash balances of discontinued operations
—
—
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(7.3)
8.8
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(30.3)
(5.2)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
158.9
277.7
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$ 128.6
$ 272.5
Cash paid for interest
$ 74.6
$ 72.8
Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds – continuing operations
$ 29.4
$ 21.4
Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds – discontinued operations
$ —
$ —
OPENLANE, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, operating adjusted net income (loss) and operating adjusted net income (loss) per share as presented herein are supplemental measures of our performance that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). They are not measurements of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as substitutes for net income (loss) or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that these measures provide investors additional meaningful methods to evaluate certain aspects of the company’s results period over period and for the other reasons set forth below.
EBITDA is defined as net income (loss), plus interest expense net of interest income, income tax provision (benefit), depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted for the items of income and expense and expected incremental revenue and cost savings as described in our senior secured credit agreement covenant calculations. Management believes that the inclusion of supplementary adjustments to EBITDA applied in presenting Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate to provide additional information to investors about one of the principal measures of performance used by our creditors. In addition, management uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate our performance.
Depreciation expense for property and equipment and amortization expense of capitalized internally developed software costs relate to ongoing capital expenditures; however, amortization expense associated with acquired intangible assets, such as customer relationships, software, tradenames and noncompete agreements are not representative of ongoing capital expenditures, but have a continuing effect on our reported results. Non-GAAP financial measures of operating adjusted net income (loss) and operating adjusted net income (loss) per share, in the opinion of the company, provide comparability of the company’s performance to other companies that may not have incurred these types of non-cash expenses or that report a similar measure. In addition, operating adjusted net income (loss) and operating adjusted net income (loss) per share may include adjustments for certain other charges.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, operating adjusted net income (loss) and operating adjusted net income (loss) per share have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the results as reported under GAAP. These measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
The following tables reconcile EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) from continuing operations for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions), (Unaudited)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$ 10.7
$ (193.8)
$ 29.2
$ (181.1)
Add back:
Income taxes
7.5
(19.3)
18.2
(12.0)
Interest expense, net of interest income
37.1
37.5
76.4
74.9
Depreciation and amortization
24.1
26.8
48.4
49.8
EBITDA
79.4
(148.8)
172.2
(68.4)
Non-cash stock-based compensation
3.7
5.5
10.7
9.3
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
1.1
—
1.1
Acquisition related costs
0.2
0.3
0.5
0.6
Securitization interest
(29.2)
(29.6)
(59.1)
(57.4)
Severance
6.0
1.0
7.7
1.5
Foreign currency (gains)/losses
0.5
0.3
2.5
0.4
Goodwill and other intangibles impairment
—
250.8
—
250.8
Contingent consideration adjustment
—
1.3
—
1.3
Net change in unrealized (gains) losses on investment securities
—
(0.2)
—
(0.1)
Professional fees related to business improvement efforts
0.7
2.1
1.5
2.8
Impact for newly enacted Canadian DST related to prior years
10.0
—
10.0
—
Other
0.1
—
0.2
0.8
Total addbacks/(deductions)
(8.0)
232.6
(26.0)
211.1
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 71.4
$ 83.8
$ 146.2
$ 142.7
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
(Dollars in millions), (Unaudited)
Marketplace
Finance
Consolidated
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$ (16.1)
$ 26.8
$ 10.7
Add back:
Income taxes
(1.2)
8.7
7.5
Interest expense, net of interest income
5.2
31.9
37.1
Depreciation and amortization
21.1
3.0
24.1
Intercompany interest
3.4
(3.4)
—
EBITDA
12.4
67.0
79.4
Non-cash stock-based compensation
3.6
0.1
3.7
Acquisition related costs
0.2
—
0.2
Securitization interest
—
(29.2)
(29.2)
Severance
5.4
0.6
6.0
Foreign currency (gains)/losses
0.5
—
0.5
Professional fees related to business improvement efforts
0.6
0.1
0.7
Impact for newly enacted Canadian DST related to prior years
10.0
—
10.0
Other
—
0.1
0.1
Total addbacks/(deductions)
20.3
(28.3)
(8.0)
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 32.7
$ 38.7
$ 71.4
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
(Dollars in millions), (Unaudited)
Marketplace
Finance
Consolidated
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$ (219.4)
$ 25.6
$ (193.8)
Add back:
Income taxes
(36.0)
16.7
(19.3)
Interest expense, net of interest income
5.4
32.1
37.5
Depreciation and amortization
24.5
2.3
26.8
Intercompany interest
8.1
(8.1)
—
EBITDA
(217.4)
68.6
(148.8)
Non-cash stock-based compensation
4.3
1.2
5.5
Loss on extinguishment of debt
1.1
—
1.1
Acquisition related costs
0.3
—
0.3
Securitization interest
—
(29.6)
(29.6)
Severance
0.9
0.1
1.0
Foreign currency (gains)/losses
0.5
(0.2)
0.3
Goodwill and other intangibles impairment
250.8
—
250.8
Contingent consideration adjustment
1.3
—
1.3
Net change in unrealized (gains) losses on investment securities
—
(0.2)
(0.2)
Professional fees related to business improvement efforts
1.7
0.4
2.1
Total addbacks/(deductions)
260.9
(28.3)
232.6
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 43.5
$ 40.3
$ 83.8
The following table reconciles operating adjusted net income and operating adjusted net income per diluted share to net income (loss) from continuing operations for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions, except per share amounts), (Unaudited)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (1)
$ 10.7
$ (193.8)
$ 29.2
$ (181.1)
Acquired amortization expense
9.1
9.8
18.4
17.2
Impact for newly enacted Canadian DST related to prior years
10.0
—
10.0
—
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
1.1
—
1.1
Contingent consideration adjustment
—
1.3
—
1.3
Goodwill and other intangibles impairment
—
250.8
—
250.8
Income taxes (2)
(2.1)
(32.4)
(2.5)
(34.2)
Operating adjusted net income from continuing operations
$ 27.7
$ 36.8
$ 55.1
$ 55.1
Operating adjusted net income from discontinued operations
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
Operating adjusted net income
$ 27.7
$ 36.8
$ 55.1
$ 55.1
Operating adjusted net income from continuing operations per
share – diluted
$ 0.19
$ 0.25
$ 0.38
$ 0.38
Operating adjusted net income from discontinued operations per
share – diluted
—
—
—
—
Operating adjusted net income per share – diluted
$ 0.19
$ 0.25
$ 0.38
$ 0.38
Weighted average diluted shares – including assumed conversion
of preferred shares
144.4
145.3
145.1
145.2
(1)
The Series A Preferred Stock dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities have not been included in the calculation of operating adjusted net income and operating adjusted net income per diluted share.
(2)
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, each tax deductible item was booked to the applicable statutory rate. The deferred tax benefits of $52.5 million and $6.5 million associated with the goodwill and tradename impairments in the second quarter of 2023, respectively, resulted in the U.S. being in a net deferred tax asset position. Due to the three-year cumulative loss related to U.S. operations, we currently have a $41.1 million valuation allowance against the U.S. net deferred tax asset.
The following table reconciles EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to income from continuing operations for the 2024 guidance presented:
2024 Guidance
(In millions), (Unaudited)
Low
High
Income from continuing operations
$ 65
$ 80
Add back:
Income taxes
38
47
Interest expense, net of interest income
147
145
Depreciation and amortization
100
98
EBITDA
350
370
Total addbacks/(deductions), net
(65)
(65)
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 285
$ 305
The following table reconciles operating adjusted net income from continuing operations and operating adjusted net income from continuing operations per diluted share to income from continuing operations for the 2024 guidance presented:
2024 Guidance
(In millions, except per share amounts), (Unaudited)
Low
High
Income from continuing operations
$ 65
$ 80
Total adjustments, net
46
46
Operating adjusted net income from continuing operations
$ 111
$ 126
Operating adjusted net income from continuing operations per share – diluted
$ 0.77
$ 0.87
Weighted average diluted shares – including assumed conversion of preferred
shares
145
145
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Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 15 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 8 consecutive years.
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China, Europe and Africa Explore New Paths for Green Energy Cooperation
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WENZHOU, China, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Under the theme “Deepen Green Partnerships, Build a Shared Zero-Carbon Future”, the 2026 China-Europe-Africa Green Energy Development Forum was held in Zhejiang, China. The forum was organized by the CPAFFC and the China-EU Association, with the Commonweal Foundation of CHINT and StarTimes Group serving as co-organizers.
The forum aimed to strengthen collaboration among China, Europe, and Africa in the renewable energy sector, while fostering joint efforts to advance the global energy transition and address the challenges posed by climate change.
Discussions focused on key issues, including cross-regional industrial cooperation amid the new global climate governance landscape, innovative green finance for developing countries, technological innovation and digital transformation, and global green value chain development.
Forum participants and experts emphasized the significant potential for China, Europe and Africa to work together on the green transition. Stronger cross-regional partnerships can help address climate challenges, support global economic stability and extend the benefits of green development to more countries and communities.
They also stressed the need for greater coordination on technical standards, certification and carbon markets, alongside innovative financing mechanisms. Expanding access to small-scale solar solutions, promoting ecological restoration and strengthening international cooperation were also identified as important steps towards improving energy access and accelerating Africa’s green transition.
Against the backdrop of evolving global climate governance, the forum explored ways to strengthen industrial cooperation by building on the complementary strengths of the three regions. These include China’s established green energy solutions, Africa’s abundant energy resources, and Europe’s market expertise and technological capabilities.
At the business level, companies are increasingly turning these complementary strengths into practical partnerships. CHINT, a trusted provider of integrated power and energy solutions, has established smart manufacturing facilities, and delivered solar and energy storage projects worldwide. In Africa, its affordable solar solutions for off-grid and weak-grid areas are bringing reliable, clean electricity to remote communities.
The forum also served as a platform for cross-regional dialogue, business exchange and partnership building, creating opportunities to turn shared ambitions into tangible initiatives.
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Telespazio Partners with Rivada for Secure Connectivity
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The Outernet’s backbone in space brings an unparalleled level of security to government & enterprise communications
Outernet is a constellation of 600 ultra-secure, networked low-earth orbit satellitesCombining the speed of fiber with the reach of satelliteOrbital mesh network with no terrestrial gateways ensures security by design
MUNICH, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rivada Space Networks is partnering with Telespazio, a 67/33 joint venture between Leonardo and Thales, through its subsidiary Telespazio Brasil, to provide a unique next generation connectivity network with the necessary security and performance to drive digital innovation and transformation. Rivada has now lined up over $US 20 billion of business globally for its unique LEO network.
Telespazio Brasil S.A. the Brazilian subsidiary of Telespazio has operated in the country since 1997 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. It is a leading provider of satellite communications, earth observation, and satellite ground systems services for both government and enterprise customers across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru.
In Latin America, sovereign communications and critical infrastructure resilience are increasingly key requirements to support military, government and high-end enterprise connectivity. Telespazio Brazil, is a long-established and trusted provider of tailored communications solutions for business applications, mission-critical operations and network expansion for governments, defense organizations, energy companies and telecom operators across Latin America. And with the increasing demand to move large quantities of data securely and quickly around the world placing existing digital infrastructure under greater pressure than ever, organisations in banking, security, defense and telecommunications are looking for innovative and future-forward networking technologies that are secure, fast and reliable.
As the first unified global communications network, Rivada’s Outernet is transformative. A global low-latency point-to-point network of 600 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites, it is a unique next-generation constellation combining inter-satellite laser links with advanced onboard processing and routing to create a ubiquitous optical mesh network in space. This “orbital network,” in which data stays in space from origin to destination, creates an ultra-secure satellite network with pole-to-pole coverage, offering end-to-end latencies much lower than terrestrial fiber over long distances. And by routing traffic on a physically separated network in space, it provides a layer of defense for any organization that needs to share data securely between widely distributed sites.
Marzio Laurenti CEO of Telespazio Brasil said: “Rivada is building a uniquely capable LEO constellation with a new level of cybersecurity for the enterprise and government sectors. By establishing a highly secure global communications infrastructure in space, the Outernet’s fast, seamless and secure connectivity will ramp up network performance and enable true digital transformation and new business opportunities through multi-gigabit bi-directional performance, combined with worldwide reach”.
Declan Ganley, CEO, Rivada Space Networks, said: “We are delighted to be working with Telespazio to enhance their ability to provide data security and data sovereignty. The space domain now plays a critical role in securing network infrastructure and addressing rising cybersecurity issues. With the Outernet’s unique architecture, satellites become routers in the sky and space now provides secure, high-performance data transport instead of merely providing the last hop to the internet. The future is not just more satellites. It is true orbital networks that offer more than the “gap-filler” LEO systems which bridge the last mile between the satellite and the nearest terrestrial gateway. Our unique gateway-free architecture redefines connectivity in terms of security, latency, capacity, efficiency, and coverage. “
Telespazio will join Rivada’s Customer Advisory Board and conduct a series of technical workshops to structure the collaboration and exchange information on the Outernet’s capabilities.
About Rivada Space Networks
Rivada Space Networks GmbH is deploying the first true “Outernet”: a global, low-latency, point-to-point connectivity network of LEO satellites. By connecting its satellites with lasers, Rivada will provide resellers and B2B customers with the ability to securely connect any two points on the globe with low latency and high bandwidth. The constellation, comprising 600 low-earth-orbit communications satellites, will represent a fundamental change in the availability of secure, global, end-to-end enterprise-grade connectivity for Telecom, Enterprise, Maritime, Energy and Government Services markets. The Outernet is being built using Rivada’s German filings for high-priority Ka-band spectrum, called Outernet-1. Rivada Space Networks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rivada Networks, Inc. www.rivadaspace.com
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Twitter: @rivadaspace
Media Contacts
Melanie Dickie, Chief Marketing & Communication Officer
Rivada Space Networks GmbH
Tel: +31 6 14 22 97 62
Email: mdickie@rivadaspace.com
Brian Carney, SVP Corporate Communications
Rivada Networks, Inc
Tel: +1 (207) 256-0386
Email: bcarney@rivada.com
About Telespazio
Telespazio, a Leonardo and Thales 67:33 joint venture, is one of the world’s leading operators in space services. Its activities range from the design and development of space systems to the management of launch services and in-orbit satellite control, from Earth observation, integrated communications, satellite navigation and localisation services to scientific programmes. The company plays a leading role in the reference markets, supported by its infrastructure and the technological experience acquired in 65 years of activity, which include participation in space programmes such as Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, COSMO-SkyMed and Moonlight. Telespazio, which is Thales Alenia Space’s partner in the “Space Alliance”, generated sales of €850 million in 2025 while employing 3,500 people in 16 different countries.
Media Contact
Beatriz Villanueva
Telespazio Brasil S.A.
Tel: +55 (21) 98861-1155
Email: beatriz.villanueva@telespazio.com
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