M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.90
Spire sells maritime business for ~$241M to Kpler; plans to eliminate debt
Spire Global, Inc.
- Enterprise value of $233.5M plus $7.5M for post-close services; ~5.8x trailing 12-month revenue.
- Proceeds will retire all outstanding debt under Blue Torch Financing Agreement.
- Entered into forbearance with Blue Torch covering specified defaults through Dec 24, 2024.
- Spire retains satellite network, aviation, weather, space services, and U.S. government maritime customers.
- Transaction expected to close by Q1 2025, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.