Acquisitions

This Research Note examines what’s behind the acquisition of FläktGroup, a German HVAC systems provider, by Samsung Electronics, announced on 14th May 2025. We explore the transaction details and strategic rationale before providing our assessment of the respective businesses of both parties, based on recent press releases and Memoori analysis. Transaction Details In May 2025, […]

In this Research Note, we examine what’s behind the launch of Legrand’s Wattstopper i3 platform, “a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution” powered by KODE Labs, announced on 5th May 2025. We explore the development of Wattstopper digital solutions, strengthened by the Encelium acquisition, before commenting on the respective partners in this collaboration and the […]

This Research Note examines the digital service offerings of Otis, the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company.  We highlight the group’s strategic initiatives in digitalization, including the ONE IoT platform. This article is based on their Investor Day presentation, 2024 Annual Report, an interview with Judy Marks, CEO, 18th April 2025, […]

In this Research Note, we examine MapsPeople, a Danish public company providing indoor mapping and navigation software, which announced an agreement to be acquired by a Canadian technology firm, Apex Group Technologies on 28th April 2025. This article highlights what’s behind the transaction, including reference to MapsPeople’s 2024 financial results, published 6th March 2025, and […]

This Research Note explores Built Cybernetics plc, a London AIM-quoted PropTech group delivering Smart Buildings and related services. We examine their latest financial highlights, year ending 30 September 2024, announced 24th March 2025 and their strategic focus to augment their architectural businesses with recurring SaaS revenues from smart building services. Built Cybernetics Profile The Group […]

In this Research Note, we examine Canadian startup FacilityOS and its recent strategic decision to rebrand from iLobby and acquire SCLogic, announced on 4th March 2025. FacilityOS Profile Founded in 2013 and based in North York, Ontario, Canada, iLobby started out as a visitor management platform that helped enterprise companies track, manage, and monitor visitors, […]