Acquisitions
ADT Commercial Fire & Security Business & Financials Examined
July 27th, 2023Building Automation Majors “Return to Workplace” with Strategic M&A & Investments
July 26th, 2023GridBeyond Acquires Veritone Energy to Expand Capabilities of Distributed Energy Assets
In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind the move by Veritone to divest their energy unit as well as assessing GridBeyond’s focus and strategic rationale for acquiring the business. This analysis is based on Veritone’s 2022 10K Report, investor presentations and GridBeyond’s media coverage over recent years. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Veritone, Inc. is […]
Convergint Security Systems Integration Business & Growth Strategy Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Convergint, a North American security systems integrator. This analysis covers the firm’s target vertical markets and M&A strategy and updates our previous analysis. Headquartered in Schaumberg, Illinois, Convergint is a $2.0 billion systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and […]
Johnson Controls Augments its Digital Workplace Portfolio with the Acquisition of FM:Systems
In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind Johnson Controls’ acquisition of FM:Systems, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based digital workplace management and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider for facilities and real estate professionals. Since 2015, when Johnson Controls divested its Global Workplace Solutions business to CBRE, the HVAC and building controls giant has been missing […]
Bosch Augments Security Systems Integration Business with Acquisition of Paladin Technologies
This Research Note explores the acquisition of Paladin Technologies by Bosch Building Technologies announced on 5th July 2023. With this transaction, Bosch plans to expand its building services offering in the U.S. and enter the systems integration market in Canada. Paladin Technologies, the largest Canadian security systems integrator, has over 1,500 associates and projected 2023 […]
HVAC Optimization Technology Proves its Energy Efficiency Potential in Commercial Buildings
This Research Note examines several providers of HVAC optimization software for commercial building operations – in particular, Optimum Energy, Brainbox AI, Grid Edge and aedifion – as their potential for energy efficiency, sustainability and reduction in carbon emissions in heating and cooling systems becomes a more urgent priority. Optimum Energy The acquisition and growth capital […]
Senstar Critical Infrastructure Protection Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Senstar Technologies perimeter protection business, based on their 2022 20F financial report, earnings release, investor presentations, vertical market focus and strategy. This article updates our previous May 2022 analysis. Senstar Technologies Ltd, a listed company on the US Nasdaq global market, based in Ramat Gan, Israel, was established in […]
Occupancy Analytics Market Consolidation Continues into 2023
Our new report on Occupancy Analytics and In-Building Location-Based Services confirms that M&A activity in this space has seen an unprecedented rise since 2017 with a total of 151 acquisitions over the last 6 years. Buoyant M&A activity in Occupancy Analytics highlights the evolving market for digital solutions which support the need for space utilization […]
JLL Workplace Management & Technologies Business 2022 Financials Examined
This Research Note examines two businesses within JLL which offer technical operations and maintenance (O&M) solutions and services for commercial real estate – JLL Workplace Management and JLL Technologies. This article is based on JLL’s 2022 Annual Report, their 2022 investor briefing and transcript and previous Memoori analysis on the company’s technology strategy in the […]