Acquisitions
CPower 2026: NRG Deal Fuels Big Data Center Push
November 3rd, 2026Johnson Controls 2026: Security Exits Accelerate as Data Centers Surge
October 30th, 2026
Distech Controls Expands Data Center Offering with $675M Buy
This Research Note examines Acuity’s agreement to acquire Parameter Technologies. We explore the transaction details and strategic rationale before commenting on the fit within Distech Controls and Acuity Intelligent Spaces. Parameter Technologies Parameter Technologies (Parameter) was formed by the merger of RLE Technologies and NDSL in December 2024, as a platform company of May River Capital. […]
CBRE $610M Onnec Buy Supercharges Data Center Strategy
This Research Note examines the proposed acquisition of Onnec Group Ltd, a UK-headquartered provider of IT infrastructure solutions, announced by CBRE on 20th October 2026. We explore the transaction details and strategic rationale before providing a Memoori view of the Onnec brand, its repositioning as a data center technical systems integrator and the reshaping of […]
Acuity Intelligent Spaces FY2026: Strong 17% Q4 Growth
This Research Note examines the fiscal 2026 results for Acuity Intelligent Spaces, the smart building division of Acuity Inc., for the year ending August 31, 2026. Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) grew sales 44.8% and operating profit 145% in fiscal 2026, but most of that jump reflects a full year of QSC. On a like-for-like basis, […]
1KOMMA5° Raises the Stakes: €100M AI Push for 2027
This Research Note examines the development of 1KOMMA5°, a German startup addressing the purchase and installation of decentralized energy systems enabling millions of private and commercial customers in Europe and Australia to switch from fossil fuels to the cheapest and cleanest electricity. With expected revenues of $750 million in 2026, the company is one of […]
akenza Acquired by VEGA: Behind the 2026 IoT Deal
This Research Note examines the acquisition of the Swiss smart buildings IoT platform company, akenza AG by VEGA Grieshaber KG, a German manufacturer of industrial measurement technology. VEGA Profile Since 1959, VEGA Grieshaber KG has been developing and producing technology for level and pressure measurement for industrial process automation. VEGA’s measurement solutions are used in […]
IMI’s €63m Deal Targets Underserved Mid-Sized Buildings
This Research Note examines the acquisition of Italian building automation specialist iSMA CONTROLLI by IMI plc, the UK-listed engineering group. We explore the transaction details, strategic rationale, the target company profile and IMI’s Climate Control sector, before commenting on the deal. Transaction Details IMI plc announced on 7th October 2026 that it has agreed to […]
Disruptive Technologies Sold for $130M: What’s Behind the Deal?
This Research Note examines the acquisition of Disruptive Technologies announced by Digi International, a US provider of IoT connectivity products, solutions and services. We highlight the transaction details and strategic rationale for the acquisition, before exploring the current business segments of Digi International and commenting on our view of the deal. Transaction Details A definitive […]
ESG Software M&A Surges: 11 Deals Reshape the Market in 2026
This Research Note examines the landscape of ESG software providers, who are strengthening and broadening their offerings beyond compliance requirements and carbon accounting into integrated platforms for commercial real estate. This has resulted in a spate of ESG software acquisitions this year, as consolidation accelerates. We highlight 7 key players in the market: osapiens, Deepki, […]
