Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Summary of Basic Calculations of EPS

The following sets forth the basic calculations of EPS for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014:

	Years ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common    stockholders	$	(23,525	)	$	(13,287	)	$	(4,721	)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding		70,907			70,419			56,684
Dilutive effect of grants of stock options, unvested    SAR’s and RSU’s and shares of Series A convertible    preferred stock		—			—			—
Diluted number of common shares outstanding		70,907			70,419			56,684
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	(0.33	)	$	(0.19	)	$	(0.08	)
Diluted	$	(0.33	)	$	(0.19	)	$	(0.08	)

Summary of Net Loss Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders

The computation of net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc.	$	(23,511	)	$	(13,251	)	$	(4,684	)
Preferred stock dividends on Series A convertible preferred    stock		(14	)		(36	)		(37	)
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common    stockholders	$	(23,525	)	$	(13,287	)	$	(4,721	)