Acquisitions
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METRON Targets 2025 Breakeven with Global Growth Strategy
This Research Note takes an in-depth look at METRON, a French energy optimization startup offering an energy performance and carbon emissions reduction platform for multi-site industrial and commercial enterprises. We examine the company profile, external funding, regional presence, acquisitions, and partnerships, and conclude the analysis with our own view. METRON Profile Founded in 2013, by […]
Techem’s Major €6.7B Acquisition by Partners Group to Drive Next Growth Phase
This Research Note examines what’s behind the announcement of the €6.7B acquisition of German submetering firm, Techem by Partners Group and a consortium of minority investors. We highlight the transaction details, ownership history, and strategic rationale, as well as reviewing Techem’s financials and device and services portfolio. Transaction Details Partners Group, GIC, TPG Rise Climate, […]
Legrand Expands Access Control Business with €254m Cogelec Deal
In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind Legrand’s agreement to acquire a majority stake in Cogelec, a French specialist in access control. We explore the transaction details, Cogelec’s business model and current offerings, Legrand’s door entry systems, and the strategic rationale of the acquisition. Transaction Details On 9th July 2025, Legrand and Cogelec announced the signing of […]
Honeywell Enhances Data Center Safety with 2025 Strategic Acquisition
In this Research Note, we explore what’s behind the recent announcement of Honeywell’s acquisition of Li-ion Tamar, examining the development of the lithium-ion battery gas detection business by Nexceris. We then assess the Fire & Life Safety product offering of Honeywell Building Automation and their solutions for the data center vertical market, enhanced by the […]
Halma Achieves Solid 9.5% Safety Sector Growth Reaching £902m
This Research Note examines the fire detection and suppression businesses of Halma plc, part of the Safety Sector of the UK public company. This analysis is based on financial releases, investor presentations, year ending 31 March 2025, announced on 12th June 2025, and Memoori analysis of the major companies and estimated revenue mix of the Fire Safety […]
Irisity’s 2025 Restructuring: Mixed Results Drive Strategic Changes
In this Research Note, we examine Irisity AB, a Swedish provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions. This analysis highlights their financials based on the 2024 Annual Report, the acquisition of Ultinous announced in February 2024, and the subsequent reshaping of group operations to strengthen its financial future. This article updates our previous coverage of Irisity in […]
Zehnder Group Strengthens Indoor Air Quality Portfolio with 2025 Airthings Acquisition
This Research Note explores what’s behind the acquisition of Airthings’ business segment by Zehnder Group, a Swiss indoor climate solutions manufacturer, announced on 16th June 2025. We examine the transaction details, Zehnder Group’s strategic rationale, and its ongoing portfolio transformation. Transaction Details Airthings ASA has agreed a non-binding exclusive Letter of Intent (LOI) for the […]
Wesco’s $36.5m Deal for entroCIM Powers Shift to Services
In this Research Note, we explore what’s behind the acquisition of entroCIM by Wesco and examine the software business which has become part of Wesco’s Data Center Solutions segment. We also highlight Wesco’s strategy evolving from a distributor to a services provider. Transaction Details Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500 company with […]
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