TT&A, Trilegal, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Gibbson Dunn acted on Trimble Inc. selling their global transportation telematics business to Platform Science.

TT&A assisted Trimble on the Indian leg of the transaction.

The transaction team consisted of Dushyant Bagga (Partner), Utsav Agarwal (Managing Associate) and Eshani Agarwal (Associate).

Trilegal advised Platform Science Technologies India Private Limited on this transaction.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP were the foreign counsel that advised Trimble Inc.

Gibbson Dunn advised Platform Science Inc. on this transaction.

As part of the transaction, Trimble becomes a shareholder in Platform Science's expanded business.

The integration of these telematics units is expected to enhance driver experience, fleet safety, efficiency, and compliance by combining two advanced in-cab commercial vehicle ecosystems. Customers will benefit from access to a broader range of applications and offerings, leveraging the strengths of both companies.

Trimble Inc. is a global technology company known for delivering advanced solutions across various industries, including construction, agriculture, transportation, and geospatial services. Founded in 1978, Trimble has been at the forefront of integrating hardware, software, and services to improve productivity and accuracy in field and mobile work environments. The company’s innovations, such as GPS technology, telematics, and data analytics, help businesses optimize workflows and achieve greater operational efficiency.

Platform Science is a leading provider of connected vehicle technology, offering customizable fleet management solutions for the transportation and logistics industry. Founded in 2015, the company’s open platform, Virtual Vehicle, allows fleets to integrate applications, telematics, and IoT technologies into a single in-cab interface.

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