Kramer Levin client Globecomm Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: GCOM), a leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services on a global basis, announced on June 1 that it has acquired privately held Telaurus Communications LLC (Telaurus), a telecommunications provider to the maritime market.  The purchase price was $6.5 million in cash to be funded through Globecomm's existing cash position.

Kramer Levin also handled Globecomm’s recent acquisition of Mach6, which is currently advancing development of maritime broadband services as a significant element of its business. The Telaurus acquisition builds on Mach6’s maritime service offering and provides Globecomm with a major footprint in the maritime marketplace. Telaurus currently provides communications to over 1,850 vessels, with approximately 1,650 active at any given time.

Globecomm Systems Inc. provides end-to-end value-added satellite-based communication products, services and solutions by leveraging its core satellite ground segment systems and network capabilities, with its satellite communication services capabilities.  Telaurus is a service provider with 100% of its revenues concentrated in the maritime marketplace.

Richard H. Gilden, Adam H. Price and Jennifer B. Pastarnack worked on the deal.