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Mark Dankberg

Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Viasat

Search every verified Mark Dankberg interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. During Viasat's Q4 fiscal year 2026 earnings call on May 7, 2026, Mark Dankberg discussed the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives. He stated that Viasat generated nearly $600 million in free cash flow and approximately $180 million excluding a lump sum Legato payment, and that the company has achieved positive free cash flow in each of the last five quarters. Dankberg noted progress toward a target leverage ratio below 3.0. Dankberg also addressed the Equitus shared infrastructure initiative, describing it as a capital-efficient vehicle for multiple spectrum holders to bring spectrum to market. He said Viasat will not contribute spectrum to Equitus but will play its spectrum through both Equitus and its existing GEO fleet. Regarding the BIOS 3 satellites, Dankberg described them as the most advanced commercial satellites in the world in terms of adaptive beam forming, solar power generation, and thermal dissipation. He also discussed the PTSG opportunity, saying it allows Viasat to grow participation in government tactical space system technologies and services.

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