Trimble Partners with Goldman Sachs to Sell Transportation and Logistics Unit
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 9 hours ago
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Data analytics company Trimble (TRMB) is working with Goldman Sachs (GS) to sell its transportation and logistics unit, three sources tell Axios Pro. After about 15 years of assembling a transportation software suite via M&A, Trimble now appears to be unwinding it in a crowded market, Axios' Colin Campbell writes.
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Current: 52.470
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94.00
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98.63
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102.00
Current: 52.470
Low
94.00
Averages
98.63
High
102.00
About TRMB
Trimble Inc. is a global technology company. The Company's segments include Architects, Engineers, Construction and Owners (AECO), Field Systems and Transportation and Logistics (T&L). The AECO segment serves organizations across architecture, engineering, construction, and asset ownership through a connected lifecycle solution. Within this segment, its substantial product portfolios are focused on architectural and interior design, structural and civil engineering, building and infrastructure construction, and the operations and maintenance of assets. The Field Systems segment serves customers working in surveying and mapping, civil construction, building construction field services, and positioning systems. Within this segment, its substantial product portfolios are hardware and software solutions focused on geospatial, civil engineering construction, and positioning services. T&L segment provides a suite of solutions for shippers, carriers, retailers, and intermediaries globally.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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