ORBCOMM Stock Is Trading Higher On Being Acquired For $1.1B At 52% Premium

April 8, 2021 9:11 AM | 1 min read | Make a Comment

Data infrastructure business investor GI Partners has agreed to acquire Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider ORBCOMM Inc ORBC for $1.1 billion, including net debt.
ORBCOMM stockholders will receive $11.50 per share, representing a 52% premium on its April 7 closing share price.
The arrangement will support ORBCOMM's strong momentum in the industrial IoT by raising its investment in sales, marketing, and technology innovation to accomplish its growth, long-term strategic plan, global market expansion, and flexibility as a privately-held company.
Price action: ORBC shares traded higher by 52.4% at $11.54 in the premarket session on the last check Thursday.

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