Acquisitions
ASSA ABLOY Global Technologies Division & 2023 Financials Examined
June 4th, 2024What’s Behind Brainbox AI’s Acquisition of Turntide’s Automation Division?
June 3rd, 2024#Podcast 30: MSI +Architect = Improved Smart Building Technology Delivery! ✅
In our Podcast series “Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did!”, Memoori explores the intersection between technology and commercial buildings through interesting conversations. For Episode 30, we were joined by Nick Clark and Mike Brooman to discuss architect Aukett Swanke’s recent acquisition of the assets of Vanti. We discussed the reasons behind the acquisition. It’s Aukett […]
Comelit Physical Security & Building Automation Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we explore Comelit Group SpA, an Italian manufacturer of physical security systems, highlighting its M&A growth in the last 5 years culminating in its entry last month into the building automation market. Founded in 1956, Comelit specializes in the design and manufacture of video entry, video surveillance, anti-intrusion, home automation, access […]
Salto Systems Access Control Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their 2023 revenues, market expansion, product innovation, and a minority investment in an energy savings product for the hospitality sector. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is one of the market leaders in electronic locking and access control solutions […]
What’s Behind the Acquisition of Dedrone by Axon?
This Research Note examines what’s behind the Axon acquisition of Dedrone, a US counter-drone startup. We review the transaction details, explore the previous investment and partnership leading up to the takeover, and highlight Axon’s strategic rationale to invest in robotic security technology. Axon Business Profile Axon Enterprise Inc, formerly TASER International is a US-listed public […]
Legrand Building Infrastructure Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Legrand Group, from the perspective of its latest financial results reported on 15th February 2024, strategic roadmap and acquisitions, based on investor presentations and their 2023 Universal Registration Document. Legrand positions itself as the only global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructure, with the largest product offering on […]
MapsPeople Indoor Mapping Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine MapsPeople, a Danish public company providing indoor mapping and navigation software. This analysis, covering their latest financial results, channel and vertical market focus, PointInside acquisition, and 2024 outlook, updating our previous Research Note in May 2023. Founded in 1997, MapsPeople is a subscription-based SaaS company based in Nørresundby, Denmark […]
What’s Behind the Acquisition of SmartSpace Software by Sign In Solutions?
This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of UK-listed company, SmartSpace Software by visitor management software firm, Sign In Solutions, agreed by the shareholders on 18th April 2024. We review the bidding war started by Skedda, assess the terms of the offer, and highlight the respective businesses in workplace management solutions. Competing Bids On […]
What’s Behind the Acquisition of Matterport by CoStar?
In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind the Costar acquisition of Matterport, the US digital twin business founded in 2011. This analysis is based on Matterport’s investor presentation 20th February 2024, 10K Annual Reports, and recent press releases. CoStar Business Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is a $2.5 billion revenue company, operating some of […]