Acquisitions
Assemblin Caverion Merger: Key Takeaways for Smart Buildings Business
March 25th, 2024Aukett Swanke Expands Further into Smart Buildings with Vanti Acquisition
March 22nd, 2024Priva’s Building Automation Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Priva, the Dutch company that develops hardware, software and services in the field of climate control, energy saving and optimal reuse of water. Target markets are horticulture, indoor and city farming, and commercial buildings such as offices, retail, hotels and hospitals. We review the partnerships and investments made by […]
SmartVatten’s Growth as a Water Efficiency Tech Provider Explored
This Research Note examines Smartvatten, a Finnish specialist in water efficiency technology in Northern Europe which currently monitors, measures, and analyzes the water consumption of 7,500 companies in more than 20,000 properties and 200,000 apartments in 36 countries. Established in 2013, Smartvatten, formerly known as Envera, has grown from a small Finnish company providing energy […]
Alarm.com Connected Property Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Alarm.com, a US provider of physical security, intelligent automation, and energy management solutions for smart homes and commercial real estate. This analysis highlights their 2023 financial results announced on 22nd February 2024, business model, strategy and M&A, based on their 2023 10K Report, investor presentations, and news throughout the […]
Bemsiq Building Automation Business & 2023 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Bemsiq AB business, based on their 2023 financials, investor presentations, annual report of their parent company and the development of their buy and build strategy. For a detailed review of their building automation brands, see our previous article in September 2023. Bemsiq, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, consists […]
More Consolidation in Workplace Analytics as Tango Acquires Locatee
This Research Note examines the recent Tango announcement that it has acquired Locatee, a Swiss workplace analytics firm. We assess the portfolio and acquisitions of US-based facilities management software firm, Tango Analytics, the rationale for the Locatee deal, and our forecast for the occupancy analytics market in 2024 and beyond. This transaction continues the consolidation […]
learnd BMS Integration Business & Growth Strategy Examined
learnd, a UK-based BMS integrator, announced two acquisitions in February 2024 – Ashdown Controls in Ireland and BG Energy Solutions in the UK. This Research Note highlights the buy and build strategy of learnd SE, a Luxembourg public company, since the completion of their SPAC listing in January 2023 and their mission to become the […]
Schneider Electric Smart Buildings Business & Financials 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Smart Buildings business of Schneider Electric, based on their 2023 Full Year Results, presentations, Q3 and Q4 earnings calls. Significant partnerships, acquisitions and divestments in the smart buildings space are also highlighted throughout 2023. Schneider Electric Energy Management Division The Buildings end market of Schneider Electric is addressed […]
ABB Smart Buildings Business 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Smart Buildings business of ABB, based on their February 2024 Factsheet and building automation portfolio, acquisitions, divestments and investments throughout 2023. This article updates our 2022 Examined article published in March 2023 and the Capital Markets Day update for Smart Buildings in December 2023. The Smart Buildings division, […]