Trimble Buying Google's SketchUp 3D Modeling Platform

Trimble

today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SketchUp®, one of the most popular 3D modeling tools in the world, from Google

. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2012, subject to customary closing conditions and expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.  While financial terms are not being disclosed the transaction is not expected to be material to 2012 earnings per share.