S&P Global completed the acquisition of ORBCOMM’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) business on November 10, 2025, integrating the satellite‑based vessel‑tracking platform into its Market Intelligence division.
The move expands S&P Global’s maritime analytics portfolio, giving clients real‑time vessel visibility that is increasingly demanded by supply‑chain managers. AIS data, mandated by the International Maritime Organization, provides continuous tracking of commercial vessels, enabling risk mitigation and compliance monitoring.
While the transaction was announced in April 2025, the completion on November 10 was the first time the business became part of S&P Global. Management indicated that the deal is not expected to have a material impact on the company’s financial results, a view that aligns with the company’s Q3 2025 results, which saw revenue rise 9% to $3.888 billion and adjusted diluted EPS climb to $4.73.
In addition to the acquisition, S&P Global and ORBCOMM have formed a strategic alliance to develop differentiated supply‑chain data and insights. The partnership will combine ORBCOMM’s AIS data with S&P Global’s analytics platform to deliver deeper market intelligence to clients across shipping, logistics, and trade finance.
The transaction received clearance from the UK Competition and Markets Authority on November 4, 2025. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the acquisition follows ORBCOMM’s 2021 sale to GI Partners for approximately $1.1 billion, underscoring the continued value of IoT‑enabled maritime data.
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