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Salto’s New Backers: Why Inflexion Bought 30% in July 2026
This Research Note examines the change in ownership as new investors gain a 30% minority stake in Salto Systems. We review the transaction details, strategy, 2025 revenues & financial outlook and recent acquisitions, before concluding with our view of this investment. This article updates our previous coverage of the company in October 2025. Salto Systems […]
Allegion: $630 Million in Acquisitions Fuels Digital Security Strategy
This Research Note examines Allegion plc, the global security products and solutions provider, based on its 2025 financial results, 10-K report, acquisitions and corporate venture funding throughout the year. Allegion Profile Allegion, a US public company headquartered in Ireland, is the standalone business formed in 2013 from the former commercial and residential security businesses of […]
Salto Systems Accelerates Beyond Access Control: 4 Strategic Investments
In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their 2024 revenues and milestones, product innovation and strategic minority investments in 2024 and 2025. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is one of the market leaders in electronic locking and access control solutions across a broad range of […]
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 […]
iLOQ Digital Locking Business Navigates Market Challenges in 2025
In this Research Note, we examine the Finnish digital locking innovator iLOQ.This article is based on the financial statements and the 2024 Annual Report of Capnor Weasel Bidco Oyj, iLOQ’s parent company, published 14th April 2025. We highlight the group’s growth strategy, 2025 outlook, and the recent announcement of headcount reductions. iLOQ Profile Founded in […]
Shelly Group Smart Building Business & 2024 Financials Examined
In this research note, we examine Shelly Group SE, a public company that provides IoT and smart building solutions based in Bulgaria. This article reviews their product portfolio, a Capital Markets Day presentation of 5th November 2024, preliminary 2024 financial highlights of 9th January 2025, and guidance for 2026. Shelly Group Profile Shelly Group AD is […]
dormakaba Access Solutions Business & FY2023/24 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine one of the top three companies in the global access solutions market, dormakaba. Based on their FY2023/2024 financial results, year ending 30 June 2024 and their latest corporate presentation, this article highlights their solutions portfolio, financial highlights, and the latest results of their two business segments. dormakaba is listed […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Honeywell in Smart Buildings
This research note examines Honeywell’s emerging strategic priorities in smart buildings. We have mapped the acquisitions, strategic partnerships, investment activity, and divestments of the business to ascertain their growth ambitions, by categorizing the various relationships and deals by technology and investment type over recent years. This analysis is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of their […]
