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MDA SPACE ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING IN THE UNITED STATES

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MDA Space (TSX: MDA, NYSE: MDA) closed its initial public offering in the United States on March 16, 2026, issuing 9,836,065 common shares at US$30.50 per share for gross proceeds of approximately US$300 million.

Proceeds are intended to fund growth initiatives, customer expansion, potential acquisitions or investments, general corporate purposes, and partial repayment of existing credit facility balances.

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Positive

  • Gross proceeds of approximately US$300 million
  • NYSE listing completes U.S. public market access
  • Offering led by major underwriters including J.P. Morgan and RBC Capital Markets

Negative

  • Issued 9,836,065 new common shares increases share count
  • Company may allocate proceeds to acquisitions, introducing integration risk

News Market Reaction – MDA

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+4.50% Session close to close
$3.96B Market Cap
0.1x Rel. Volume

In the Mar 16 session, MDA gained 4.50%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement details MDA Space’s U.S. initial public offering and NYSE listing, with 9,836,065 ...
Analysis

This announcement details MDA Space’s U.S. initial public offering and NYSE listing, with 9,836,065 shares sold at US$30.50 for about US$300 million in gross proceeds. The company plans to use funds for growth initiatives, supporting existing customers, potential acquisitions or investments, and partial repayment of credit facilities. Investors may monitor how effectively this new capital is deployed and whether trading near the 52-week low influences future financing or strategic decisions.

Key Figures

Shares offered: 9,836,065 shares Offering price: US$30.50 per share Gross proceeds: US$300 million +3 more
6 metrics
Shares offered 9,836,065 shares Common shares issued in U.S. and Canada IPO offering
Offering price US$30.50 per share IPO offering price for common shares
Gross proceeds US$300 million Approximate gross proceeds to the company from the offering
Current price $29.99 Pre-news trading price from market context
1-day change -2.63% Price change in the last 24 hours before this news
52-week range $29.90 - $32.26 52-week low and high from market context

Key Terms

initial public offering, underwriters, credit facilities
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initial public offering financial
"representing the Company's initial public offering in the United States"
An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.
underwriters financial
"The Offering was conducted through a syndicate of underwriters led by J.P. Morgan"
Underwriters are financial professionals or institutions that help companies raise money by selling new securities, such as stocks or bonds, to investors. They assess the risk and determine the price at which these securities should be sold, acting like a bridge between the company and the investors. Their role helps ensure that the company raises the needed funds while providing investors with options that reflect the level of risk involved.
credit facilities financial
"including the repayment of a portion of amounts outstanding under the Company's existing credit facilities"
Credit facilities are arrangements with banks or lenders that let a company borrow money up to an agreed limit when it needs cash, similar to a business credit card or a home line of credit. They matter to investors because they show how a company manages short‑ and medium‑term financing needs, affect liquidity and debt levels, and can influence costs and risks if borrowing terms change or covenants are breached.

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TORONTO, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - MDA Space Ltd. ("MDA Space" or the "Company") (TSX: MDA) (NYSE: MDA) today announced the closing of its previously announced marketed public offering (the "Offering") of common shares of MDA Space (the "Common Shares") in the United States and Canada, representing the Company's initial public offering in the United States and the listing of its Common Shares on the New York Stock Exchange. A total of 9,836,065 Common Shares were issued and sold at a price of US$30.50 per share (the "Offering Price") for gross proceeds to the Company of approximately US$300 million.

The Offering was conducted through a syndicate of underwriters led by J.P. Morgan and RBC Capital Markets, as joint lead active bookrunners, and BMO Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Securities, Jefferies, Scotiabank, and Canaccord Genuity, as joint active bookrunners.

MDA Space intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to allow the Company to pursue its growth strategies, including expanding its customer base and solutions, supporting the growth of existing customers, and pursuing other strategic opportunities, which may include acquisitions or investments. MDA Space may also use a portion of the net proceeds of the Offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of a portion of amounts outstanding under the Company's existing credit facilities.

No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved the contents of this press release. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the Common Shares in any province, state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such province, state or jurisdiction.

About MDA Space

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA; NYSE:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global defence and space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that's been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we'll take you there.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this news release are forward-looking statements and are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the intended use of proceeds of the Offering. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by such terms as "will", "would", "anticipate", "anticipated", "expect" and "expected". The forward-looking statements in this news release are based on certain assumptions, including assumptions regarding general economic and political conditions and the Company's future growth initiatives. Such statements are subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements and, accordingly, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. Such risks include those risks described in the base shelf prospectus filed on August 7, 2025, the final prospectus supplement filed in connection with the Offering, available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, including the documents incorporated by reference therein (including the risks and uncertainties detailed under the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's annual information form dated March 4, 2026), and the registration statement, available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, which risks may be dependent on market factors and not entirely within the Company's control. Although management believes that it has a reasonable basis for the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements, actual results may differ from those suggested by the forward-looking statements for various reasons. These forward-looking statements reflect current expectations of the Company as at the date of this news release and speak only as at the date of this news release. Except as required by law, MDA Space is not under any obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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SOURCE MDA Space

FAQ

What were the terms of MDA's US IPO on March 16, 2026 (NYSE: MDA)?

The Offering sold 9,836,065 common shares at US$30.50 per share for about US$300 million gross proceeds. According to the company, shares were marketed in the United States and Canada and the transaction completed with a syndicate of major underwriters.

How does the US$300 million from MDA's March 16, 2026 offering affect MDA (NYSE: MDA)?

Proceeds provide capital to pursue growth, customer expansion, and strategic opportunities. According to the company, net proceeds may also fund acquisitions, investments, general corporate purposes, and partial repayment of existing credit facility balances.

Will MDA (NYSE: MDA) be listed on the New York Stock Exchange after the March 16, 2026 offering?

Yes, MDA's common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange as part of the US offering completion. According to the company, the closing represented its initial public offering in the United States and NYSE listing.

Who led the underwriters for MDA's March 16, 2026 US offering (NYSE: MDA)?

The syndicated offering was led by J.P. Morgan and RBC Capital Markets as joint lead active bookrunners. According to the company, additional joint active bookrunners included BMO Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank, Jefferies, Scotiabank, and Canaccord Genuity.

How does the March 16, 2026 offering impact existing MDA shareholders (NYSE: MDA)?

The issuance of 9,836,065 new common shares increases the company's outstanding share count, which may dilute existing holders. According to the company, the offering proceeds are intended to support growth and repay part of its credit facilities.