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Caterpillar Inc. → RPMGlobal Holdings

completed
Deal announced2025-10-12
BuyerCaterpillar Inc.
SellerRPMGlobal Holdings
SectorTechnology
ValueA$1.1B
Deal typeM&A

Caterpillar agreed to acquire Brisbane-based mining software company RPMGlobal Holdings for AUD 5.00/share (A$1.123bn total), completing the acquisition in February 2026.

Why the buyer wanted it

Caterpillar wanted to expand its Resource Industries segment with RPMGlobal's data-driven mining software, broadening its product offering beyond physical equipment into digital technology solutions.

Why the seller agreed

RPMGlobal shareholders approved the all-cash offer on 19 December 2025, trading their stake in a standalone software company for certain value from a much larger industrial parent.

Stock reaction

Not publicly disclosed.

Analyst / market commentary

Framed as Caterpillar building out digital/software capability alongside its core heavy-equipment business.

Deal mechanics

Buyer's advisors

Not publicly disclosed

Seller's advisors

Not publicly disclosed

Deal structure

All-cash scheme of arrangement at AUD 5.00/share

Valuation multiple

Not publicly disclosed

Regulatory approval

ACCC approved 18 December 2025; FIRB confirmed no objection 22 January 2026; Federal Court of Australia approved the scheme 3 February 2026

Financing source

Caterpillar's own cash reserves

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