This Research Note examines the ASSA ABLOY agreement to acquire the Gunnebo Entrance Control business.  We highlight the transaction details, the target business unit profile and strategic rationale of the deal before assessing ASSA ABLOY’s acquisition strategy. Transaction Details On 5th August 2026, ASSA ABLOY announced an agreement to acquire Gunnebo Entrance Control, an international provider of entrance control solutions, including speed gates, mass transit gates and security revolving doors. The division being divested accounts for 34% of Gunnebo Group sales, amounting to about €151 million (approx. MSEK 1,670) with a good EBIT margin, according to ASSA ABLOY. Note that according to Gunnebo group’s 2025 Sustainability Report, the business unit generated revenues of €146.7 million in 2025 with a growth rate of 1.2% compared to the prior year, Adjusted EBITA margin for the same period was 9.3%. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the […]