M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
Spire Global, Inc. (SPIR): M&A transaction — Spire Global sells maritime business to Kpler for ~$233.5M, retires all debt
Spire Global, Inc.
- Sale price $233.5M plus $7.5M TSA; proceeds fully retire all outstanding debt.
- Spire repaid Blue Torch term loan ($93.9M current + $4.6M long-term) and incurred ~$2.8M exit fees.
- Settlement with L3Harris: $17M paid by Kpler; Spire contributed $7M via reduced cash proceeds.
- Pro forma FY2024 net income $45.4M; gain on sale $155.9M; debt elimination saves ~$20.4M interest.
- Retains satellite network and technology; continues aviation, weather, and space services.