S&P Global agrees to acquire ORBCOMM's Automatic Identification System business, strengthening its supply chain and maritime offerings
Since 2004, ORBCOMM's AIS vessel tracking technology has incorporated high-quality, proprietary data with satellite and terrestrial based coverage. Its AIS solutions are utilized for diverse applications such as supply chain visibility, maritime safety, surveillance and security, environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance and more. ORBCOMM's AIS data services will be integrated within the
"With the uncertainties surrounding global markets and supply chains, this strategic acquisition underscores our commitment to investing in differentiated data and solutions that can help our customers navigate the volatility," said
"We're excited to join forces with
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of certain regulatory approvals. It is expected to close during 2025 and financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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- concerns in the marketplace affecting the Company's credibility or otherwise affecting market perceptions of the integrity or utility of independent credit ratings, benchmarks, indices and other services;
- the level of merger and acquisition activity in
the United States and abroad; - the level of the Company's future cash flows and capital investments;
- the effect of competitive products (including those incorporating generative artificial intelligence ("AI")) and pricing, including the level of success of new product developments and global expansion;
- the impact of customer cost-cutting pressures;
- a decline in the demand for our products and services by our customers and other market participants;
- our ability to develop new products or technologies, to integrate our products with new technologies (e.g., AI), or to compete with new products or technologies offered by new or existing competitors;
- our ability to attract, incentivize and retain key employees, especially in a competitive business environment;
- our ability to successfully navigate key organizational changes, including among our executive leadership;
- the Company's exposure to potential criminal sanctions or civil penalties for noncompliance with foreign and
U.S. laws and regulations that are applicable in the jurisdictions in which it operates, including sanctions laws relating to countries such asIran ,Russia andVenezuela , anti-corruption laws such as theU.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and theU.K. Bribery Act of 2010, and local laws prohibiting corrupt payments to government officials, as well as import and export restrictions; - the continuously evolving regulatory environment in
Europe ,the United States and elsewhere around the globe affecting each of our businesses and the products they offer, and our compliance therewith; - the Company's ability to make acquisitions and dispositions and successfully integrate the businesses we acquire;
- consolidation of the Company's customers, suppliers or competitors;
- the introduction of competing products or technologies by other companies;
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- the impact on the Company's revenue and net income caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and
- the impact of changes in applicable tax or accounting requirements on the Company.
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About ORBCOMM
ORBCOMM is a pioneer in IoT technology, empowering customers with insight to make data-driven decisions that help them optimize their operations, maximize profitability and build a more sustainable future. With 30 years of experience and one of the most comprehensive solution portfolios in the industry, ORBCOMM enables the management of over a million assets worldwide for a diverse customer base spanning transportation, supply chain, heavy equipment, maritime, natural resources and government. For more information about how ORBCOMM is driving the evolution of industry through the power of data, visit www.orbcomm.com.
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