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On February 2, 2011, Global Eagle Acquisition Corp, (“GEAC”) was formed to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. On November 8, 2012, GEAC entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (the "Row 44 Merger Agreement") with Row 44 and PAR Investment Partners, L.P. (“PAR”) to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Row 44 (the “Row 44 Merger”), and a Stock Purchase Agreement (the "AIA Purchase Agreement") with PAR (the “AIA Stock Purchase”) for the purchase of all of the shares of AIA capital stock held by PAR (collectively with the Row 44 Merger, the "Business Combination"). On January 31, 2013, the stockholders of GEAC approved the Business Combination, and GEAC changed the Company's name from Global Eagle Acquisition Corp. to Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (the “Company”, “Global Eagle”, “GEE” “we”, “us”, or “our”). Refer to Note 2. "Business Combination" of this Form 10-Q for additional information.
GEE provides commercial airlines and the millions of passengers they serve with a full service offering of in-flight entertainment content, Internet access e-commerce, and information products. Through its Row 44, Inc. ("Row 44") subsidiary, Global Eagle utilizes Ku-band satellite technology to deliver airline passengers Internet access, live television, on-demand content, shopping and travel-related information. Currently installed on more than 475 aircraft, Row 44 has outfitted and supports the largest fleet of in-flight entertainment and connectivity ("IFEC") connected aircraft capable of operating over land and sea. Through its Advanced Inflight Alliance AG ("AIA") subsidiary, Global Eagle selects, manages, and distributes video and music programming, applications, and video games to more than 130 airlines worldwide. Global Eagle is headquartered in Westlake Village, California and maintains offices and support personnel around the world.
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