[8-K] Iridium Communications Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) filed an 8-K dated 24 Jul 2025. Under Item 2.02, the company furnished a press release (Ex. 99.1) containing its Q2-25 financial results; the detailed numbers are not included in this filing and are therefore considered “furnished” rather than “filed.”

Item 7.01 discloses a dividend increase: on 23 Jul 2025 the Board declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share, up from $0.14 in the prior quarter. The dividend will be paid 30 Sep 2025 to shareholders of record on 15 Sep 2025, continuing annual per-share dividend growth since the program’s 2023 inception.

No other material events, guidance changes, or financial metrics are provided within the body of the 8-K.

Positive

• Dividend per share raised to $0.15, marking continued annual increases since 2023 and suggesting confidence in cash flow.

Negative

• No Q2 financial metrics included in the 8-K body, limiting investors’ ability to evaluate performance and dividend coverage.

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR: Minor dividend hike; substantive Q2 numbers absent, limiting immediate impact.

The $0.01 increase (7% YoY vs. prior-year Q2 dividend of $0.14) signals management’s confidence in free cash flow generation. However, without the underlying Q2 figures—revenue, EBITDA, net income—investors cannot assess payout sustainability or growth trajectory. Because the press release is merely furnished, it carries reduced legal weight and may indicate early, unaudited data. Overall, the disclosure is incrementally positive but not materially market-moving until the full results are reviewed.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 24, 2025

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Iridium Communications Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware			001-33963			26-1344998
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1750 Tysons Boulevard

Suite 1400

McLean, VA 22102

(Address of principal executive offices)

703-287-7400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

IRDM

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 24, 2025, Iridium Communications Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The text of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such exhibit and the information set forth therein and herein are deemed to be furnished and shall not be deemed to be filed.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 23, 2025, the Board of Directors of Iridium Communications Inc. (the “Company”) declared a cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.15 per share, which is an increase from $0.14 per share in the prior quarter. The Company has increased the dividend paid per share each year since initiating its dividend in 2023. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2025.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press release dated July 24, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).*

*    Submitted electronically with this Report in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S-T

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                 IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Date: July 24, 2025                     By:    /s/ Vincent J. O’Neill

                                 Name:     Vincent J. O’Neill

                                 Title:     Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What dividend did Iridium (IRDM) declare in the July 2025 8-K?

The Board declared a $0.15 per-share cash dividend, payable 30 Sep 2025 to shareholders of record on 15 Sep 2025.

How does the new IRDM dividend compare with the prior quarter?

The dividend increased by $0.01, from $0.14 to $0.15 per share.

When will Iridium’s Q2 2025 financial results be available?

Results are contained in the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated 24 Jul 2025; figures are not in the 8-K text.

Is the information in Exhibit 99.1 considered filed or furnished?

Per Item 2.02, the press release is furnished, meaning it is not incorporated by reference into future SEC filings.

Has Iridium increased its dividend every year since initiation?

Yes. The filing states the company has raised the dividend each year since it began paying dividends in 2023.