Physical Security
LMG: UK Smart Buildings Software & Services Provider Examined
November 6th, 2024dormakaba Access Solutions Business & FY2023/24 Financials Examined
October 7th, 2024Mapping the Strategic Direction of Johnson Controls in Smart Buildings 2024
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Johnson Controls (JCI) in the smart buildings space. We have mapped acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships, and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the group, by categorizing the various business relationships by technology and investment type. This article is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of […]
Mapping the Strategic Direction of Bosch Energy & Building Technology in Smart Buildings 2024
This Research Note examines the emerging strategic priorities of Bosch Energy & Building Technology (EBT) sector in the smart buildings space. The EBT businesses comprise Building Technologies, Home Comfort (formerly Thermotechnology), and Bosch Global Service Solutions divisions. We have mapped acquisitions, divestments, strategic partnerships, and investment activity to ascertain the growth ambitions of the business […]
Carrier Portfolio Transformation: Exit of Commercial & Residential Fire Businesses
This Research Note reviews Carrier’s announcement to divest its commercial and residential fire business to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for an enterprise value of $3 Billion. 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 […]
Mobotix Video Security Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Mobotix video security business, based on their FY 2023 results, year ending 30 September 2023, Annual Report, FY 2024 outlook, May 2024 AGM Presentation, and our analysis of company strategy and position in the highly competitive video surveillance market. Mobotix 2022/2023 Financial Highlights Founded in 1999 and based […]
What’s Behind Bosch Building Technologies’ Acquisition of DMS AG?
This Research Note examines what’s behind Bosch Building Technologies’ acquisition of DMS AG, a German systems integrator for building and factory automation. We profile the acquired company and highlight the strategic rationale of the transaction, the growth strategy of Bosch Building Technologies division, and its divestment plans. DMS AG Profile Founded in 1981, DMS Digitale […]
Consolidation in the Critical Event Management & Mass Notification Software Market
This Research Note examines the flurry of consolidation activity in the critical event management software market announced in July 2024. We are seeing both corporate buyers in the physical security sector and private equity firms augmenting their portfolios with software that helps businesses anticipate, prepare for and efficiently respond to incidents. The latest transaction announced […]
Halma Fire Safety Businesses & 2024 Financials Examined
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 2024, announced on 13th June 2024, and Memoori analysis of the major companies and estimated revenue mix of the […]
Gorilla Technology Group Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Gorilla Technology Group, the London, UK-headquartered security convergence business, based on their 2023 financial results, Annual Report, and investor presentation, June 2024. The Gorilla Technology IPO, was completed in July 2022, through a SPAC merger with dedicated “blank check company” Global SPAC Partners Co. Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (Nasdaq: […]