# LifeSemantics to merge with Sphere Korea, gaining space launch tier-1 supplier status

LifeSemantics announced a merger with Sphere Korea, a tier-1 supplier of special alloys for global private space launch companies. The merger ratio is 1:164.6090535, with LifeSemantics as the surviving entity. The merger is expected to close in Q1 2025.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-12-12
- Where: South Korea
- Status: announced
- Products: special alloys for rocket launch vehicles
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [LifeSemantics](https://endata.com/companies/81710.md) (acquirer)
- [Sphere Korea](https://endata.com/companies/81711.md) (target)

## Sources

- [asiae.co.kr](https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2024121208305574510), 2024-12-11: "라이프시맨틱스는 글로벌 우주발사업체의 1차 벤더 지위를 확보하게 된다."

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