Caterpillar agreed to acquire RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, an Australian-based software company. Based in Brisbane, Australia, RPMGlobal is a leading provider of mining software solutions with a legacy dating back to 1977. The deal is valued at A$1.123 billion.
RPMGlobal has deep domain expertise in mining technology enablement, providing global customers with data-driven software solutions at every stage of the mining lifecycle.
Caterpillar’s goal is to combine hardware and extensive global presence with RPMGlobal’s sophisticated and data-driven software capabilities, offering mining customers a comprehensive and end-to-end solution for their operations.
RPMGlobal specializes in providing software solutions that cover the entire mining lifecycle, from initial exploration and geological modeling to complex mine planning, scheduling, simulation, and financial analysis. These solutions are highly complementary to Caterpillar’s existing technological focus areas, such as its MineStar platform, which deals with fleet management, equipment asset health, and autonomy.
By integrating RPMGlobal’s planning and simulation tools directly with the real-time data from its equipment, Caterpillar can create a seamless ecosystem that drives efficiency and reduces costs. For example, the combination is expected to accelerate the development of predictive maintenance capabilities significantly. By combining Caterpillar’s deep knowledge of its machinery with RPMGlobal’s analytics, the new entity can more accurately predict equipment failures, leading to reduced unplanned downtime, extended asset life, and optimized parts inventory—all of which are critical to the profitability of a mining operation.
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. This agreement requires approval by RPMGlobal shareholders and various regulatory authorities and is subject to other customary closing conditions.
Advisor: J.P. Morgan Securities is serving as Caterpillar’s financial advisor for the transaction.
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“RPMGlobal’s culture and agile approach to developing solutions aligns well with Caterpillar’s intense focus on solving customer needs. Their software solutions complement Caterpillar’s existing technologies, especially in areas such as asset management, fleet management and autonomy. Together, we have the potential to enhance mine-site operations for our customers, unlocking even greater value.”
Denise Johnson, group president, Caterpillar Resource Industries
