Acquisitions

Smart Buildings

Influx of Capital from Private Equity Powers Smart Building Tech Space

February 8th, 2024
Smart Buildings

Equiem Workplace Experience Platform Business Examined

February 7th, 2024
Signify Connected Lighting Business 2023 Examined
Smart Buildings

Signify Lighting Business and Financials 2023 Examined

In this Research Note, we examine the lighting business of Signify, based on their 2023 annual results announced on 26th January 2024, investor presentations and connected lighting technology-related activities throughout the last 12 months. This is an update on our previous coverage of Signify last year. Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, is […]

Johnson Controls Potential HVAC Divestment
Smart Buildings

Johnson Controls Considers Move to Divest Non-Commercial HVAC Businesses

Rumors circulated this week after a Bloomberg article and comments by Johnson Controls CEO, George Oliver, suggested we may see a potential sale of their residential and light commercial HVAC equipment business. Johnson Controls has described the situation as “early stages” but in this research note, we look at recent activities and trends to consider […]

Physical Security Acquisitions 2023
Security

10 Notable Physical Security Acquisitions in 2023

This Research Note reviews physical security acquisitions in the commercial smart buildings space over the last 12 months. We highlight significant M&A transactions in video surveillance, access control, electronic locking, alarm monitoring, fire detection & suppression, and life safety systems. 3 major transactions in the physical security sector were completed in 2023 – Carrier divested […]

Hubstar Relogix Acquisition
Smart Buildings

More Consolidation in Workplace Technology as HubStar Acquires Relogix

This Research Note examines the recent HubStar announcement that it has acquired Relogix, a Canadian occupancy analytics firm. We assess the portfolio and acquisitions of Hubstar Group, the rationale for the Relogix transaction and our forecast for the occupancy analytics market in 2024 and beyond. Our recent review of workplace technology acquisitions in the commercial […]

Workplace Technology Acquisitions 2023
Smart Buildings

10 Notable Workplace Technology Acquisitions in 2023

This Research Note reviews workplace technology acquisitions in the commercial smart buildings space over the last 12 months. We highlight significant M&A transactions in integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), workplace experience apps, occupancy analytics, visitor management software and associated workplace hardware. 2023 saw 2 major consolidations in the workplace management sector led by US HVAC […]

Brainbox AI Acquisition Turntide
Smart Buildings

What’s Behind the HqO Decision to Acquire Symbiosy Smart Office Platform?

This Research Note examines what’s behind HqO’s decision to acquire the Symbiosy platform from HB Reavis. We review the deal in the context of HqO’s tenant experience and workplace management strategy and assess their strategic partnerships and investments in the last two years. HqO Profile Founded in 2018, Boston, US-based HqO offers a Real Estate […]

10 Energy Management Acquisitions 2023
Energy

10 Notable Energy Management Acquisitions in the Smart Buildings Space 2023

This Research Note reviews energy management acquisitions in the commercial smart buildings space over the last 12 months. M&A in building energy efficiency, analytics, measurement and verification, energy optimization, sustainability and ESG solutions have been the predominant focus in the broad energy management sector. 10 Notable 2023 Energy Management Acquisitions Planon / Ubigreen In January […]

Carrier Global Divestments
Smart Buildings

Carrier Portfolio Transformation: Update on Business Exits and Viessmann Acquisition

This Research Note reviews Carrier’s announcement to divest its commercial refrigeration business to Chinese manufacturer, Haier. This transaction is part of a series of divestments, brought about by the acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions. The state of play of Carrier’s portfolio transformation activities is assessed including the exit of the fire and security businesses. Carrier […]

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