VertiGIS has announced that it has acquired 1Spatial’s worldwide business, including its Australian arm.

The acquisition process has been quietly underway since December 2025, with 1Spatial shareholders voting almost unanimously for the buy-out to go ahead.

The deal is valued at £87.10 million, a premium of 57% over the closing price of 46.5 pence per 1Spatial Share as it was on 11 December 2025.

As 1Spatial is a publicly listed company, a formal delisting process will need to take place in order for it to merge with VertiGIS, which is a privately held business.

“High-quality, trustworthy data is the foundation of every modern geospatial system and is critical for the autonomous and predictive future we are building,” said Andy Berry, CEO of VertiGIS.

“1Spatial’s expertise and technology complement our portfolio and strengthen our ability to help customers accelerate digital transformation. We’re delighted to welcome the 1Spatial team into VertiGIS.”

Broader focus

VertiGIS, which describes itself as a “long standing partner of 1Spatial,” said that the acquisition “marks an important milestone that strengthens our platform, investment capacity, and long-term focus”.

In a note circulated to 1Spatial customers, VertiGIS said that “existing contracts, products, pricing, and support arrangements remain unchanged. Our priority is continuity and stability while we thoughtfully plan how best to combine the strengths of both organisations.”

VertiGIS says the merger will enable it to broaden its product and service capabilities “by combining 1Spatial’s data governance and quality solutions with VertiGIS’ industry focused applications”.

The company says the merger will also provide an opportunity for further investment in innovation, scalability, and long-term product development, as well as offering the “support of a larger global organisation with deep experience across utilities, government, transport, and infrastructure sectors”.