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

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Summary of Basic and Diluted Calculations of EPS

The following sets forth the basic and diluted calculations of EPS for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016:

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc.    common stockholders	$	(10,740	)	$	(4,169	)	$	(14,083	)	$	(6,265	)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic number of common shares outstanding		71,978			70,900			71,703			70,800
Dilutive effect of unvested SARs and RSUs and shares    of Series A convertible preferred stock		—			—			—			—
Diluted number of common shares outstanding		71,978			70,900			71,703			70,800
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.09	)
Diluted	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.09	)

Summary of Net Loss Attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. Common Stockholders

The computation of net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc. common stockholders for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

	Quarter Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc.	$	(10,740	)	$	(4,169	)	$	(14,083	)	$	(6,265	)
Preferred stock dividends on Series A convertible preferred    stock		—			—			—			—
Net loss attributable to ORBCOMM Inc.    common stockholders	$	(10,740	)	$	(4,169	)	$	(14,083	)	$	(6,265	)