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announced 8/14/2014 via BusinessWire

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., will acquire SmartThings

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire SmartThings, the leading open platform for the smart home and the consumer Internet of Things. SmartThings supports an open and growing ecosystem of developers, who are producing new types of connected devices and unique apps in the cloud.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. It is transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors, and LED solutions. "
 target: SmartThings
SmartThings is the open platform for the Internet of Things (IoT). SmartThings enables consumers to easily install connected devices and control them through a single mobile app that makes their homes smarter, more reactive and more enjoyable.
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closed 5/8/2019 via Company Press Release

PayLease LLC, acquired Zego Inc.

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synopsis: PayLease, a leading PropTech provider for the property management and Homeowner Association (HOA) industry, has acquired Zego, a platform for creating modern, digitally engaged apartment communities. Zego integrates smart home devices with a single app that connects residents with management, maintenance and a marketplace for local services.
buyer parent: Vista Equity Partners
buyer: PayLease LLC
PayLease is the leading provider of online payments, billing, and utility expense management tools for HOAs and property management companies. PayLease enables property managers to improve their business’ operational efficiencies and boost net operating income. "
 target: Zego Inc.
Zego is an all-in-one, fully-integrated platform for creating modern, digitally engaged apartment communities. Zego integrates smart home devices with a single app that connects residents with management, maintenance and a marketplace for local services.
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closed 3/21/2018 via Company Press Release

Guardian Access & Door Hardware, acquired Garageio

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synopsis: Guardian Access & Door Hardware, a manufacturer of operators and parts for the garage door industry, has acquired Alottazs Labs LLC, creator of Garageio. Garageio is a mobile application that allows users to securely control and monitor their garage door using their existing garage door opener and smartphone.
buyer: Guardian Access & Door Hardware
Guardian Access & Door Hardware specializes in the design and manufacture of operators, die castings, component stampings and plastic moldings for the garage door industry. Guardian strives to exceed the expectations of their customers through their comprehensive service and innovative designs. "
 target: Garageio
Alottazs Labs LLC is a company that specializes in software/hardware solutions that simplifies everyday life. The company's Garageio mobile application allows users to securely control and monitor their garage door using their existing garage door opener and smartphone.
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closed 9/20/2017 via Company Press Release

Comcast Corporation, acquired Stringify

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synopsis: Stringify has been acquired by Comcast. Stringify is an automation service for the Internet of Things (IoT) with award-winning apps in both iOS and Android. Stringify allows people to connect all their physical products and digital services together in one place so they can take better care of themselves, their families and their homes.
buyer: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA:$104,254.00)
Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is a video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. "
 target: Stringify
Stringify is an automation service for the Internet of Things (IoT) with award-winning apps in both iOS and Android. Stringify allows people to connect all their physical products and digital services together in one place so they can take better care of themselves, their families and their homes.
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closed 8/30/2017 via BNC Analysis

ZiBlue SAS, acquired Imperihome

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synopsis: Imperihome home automation interface was bought by ZiBlue. The Imperihome application has been recognized in the domain of home automation interfaces for a few years now. It allows a single, customizable interface to access all its connected systems.
buyer: ZiBlue SAS
ZiBlue is changing the Smart Home market by creating the first global solution to make any home Smart in less than one minute and for free. ZiBlue provides compatibility between all Smart Home and Connected devices whatever their brands. "
 target: Imperihome
ImperiHome, based in France, is an Android application that allows users to control their home automation systems and connected objects from a single and highly customizable interface; for a unique control experience. It is developed by Everytygo, a specialist in Internet of Things and smart homes.
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closed 12/28/2016 via BNC Analysis

Kramer Electronics LTD, acquired iRule, LLC

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synopsis: Kramer Electronics, a leading player and pioneer in the Pro Audio/Video industry, has acquired iRule, a developer of cloud-based control and automation software for commercial and residential markets.
buyer: Kramer Electronics LTD
Kramer Electronics is a leading player and pioneer in the Pro Audio/Video industry. They are dedicated to developing creative, reliable and value oriented audio, video and computer signal processing solutions, and distributing them worldwide with an uncompromising level of service and support. "
 target: iRule, LLC
iRule, LLC is a Michigan-based cloud software company offering products for home entertainment and home automation. Their mission is to advance the convergence of Internet and the home by developing a suite of innovative, easy-to-use, fully featured and flexible cloud-based remote controls.
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closed 10/14/2015 via BNC Analysis

Astek, acquired Axible Technologies

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synopsis: Astek has acquired a majority stake in Axible Technologies, a digital acces control company. Founded in 2007, The Axible develops solutions that transforms telephones into universal remote controls.
buyer: Astek
Founded in 1988, Astek is an independent French group which has become a major player in the IT services industry. The group’s technical and operational expertise is focused on four major activities: Consulting, Information systems, Scientific and technical engineering, and Facilities management. "
 target: Axible Technologies
Axible Technologies develops solutions that transform telephones into universal remote controls. Its technical command of the products concerned and its ability to construct ergonomic management interfaces has enabled it to progress towards comfortable smarthome solutions.
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closed 1/3/2013 via Reuters

Microsoft Corporation, acquired id8 Group R2 Studios Inc

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synopsis: Microsoft Corp bought start-up id8 Group R2 Studios Inc as it looks to expand further in technology focused on the home and entertainment. id8 Group R2 Studios has launched a Google Android application to allow users to control home heating and lighting systems from smartphones.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT:$143,015.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide. "
 target: id8 Group R2 Studios Inc
id8 Group R2 Studios Inc. is a startup that makes home automation software for mobile devices. R2′s first project is an Android app that allows users to control their heating and lighting systems via their smartphone devices.
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closed 2/13/2009 via PR Newswire

ABS Capital Partners, L.P., acquired Alarm.com, Inc.

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synopsis: MicroStrategy Incorporated a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, announced the sale of its majority-owned subsidiary, Alarm.com Incorporated, to a consortium of investors led by ABS Capital Partners. Alarm.com is a provider of web-enabled residential and commercial security and activity monitoring technology.
buyer: ABS Capital Partners, L.P.
ABS Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded to invest in mid to later stage growth companies in order to create significant, market-leading companies. The firm's investment strategy focuses on companies in the healthcare, technology, business services, and media and communications sectors."
 target parent: Microstrategy, Inc.
target: Alarm.com, Inc. (ALRM:$457.25)
Alarm.com provides wireless and web-enabled security system technology to residential and commercial customers. In 2003, Alarm.com was the first company to launch an all-digital wireless signaling solution with remote web-based monitoring and always-on activity reporting.
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closed 8/16/2018 via GlobeNewswire

eZLO, acquired MiOS

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synopsis: eZLO, a global innovator and developer of smart home automation solutions, announced the acquisition of the California-based company MiOS, a leading smart home services platform provider (PaaS) with an established history in the rapidly expanding IoT market.
buyer: eZLO
eZLO is a global innovator of home automation solutions, engineering world-class home automation technology and solutions. "
 target: MiOS
Founded in 2008, MiOS is a trusted global Intelligent Home Platform as a Service (PaaS) company. They are represented in over 58 countries, and focused on developing and distributing advanced control and monitoring solutions for the home and small enterprise markets.
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closed 4/19/2017 via Market Wire

Fulham Co., Inc., acquired Control Network Solutions Ltd

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synopsis: Fulham Co., Inc., a leading supplier of lighting components and electronics for commercial and specialty applications, announced the acquisition of the assets of partner company Control Network Solutions (CNS), the UK-based creator of the elitedali™ smart lighting control and management system.
buyer: Fulham Co., Inc.
Fulham Co., Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of LED modules & drivers, LED emergency lighting systems, electronic fluorescent ballasts, lamps, EHID ballasts, and more. "
 target: Control Network Solutions Ltd
Control Network Solutions (CNS) is the UK-based creator of the elitedali™ smart lighting control and management system. CNS's smart IoT based lighting control solution for all types of commercial buildings is disrupting the traditional a market, globally.
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closed 4/10/2017 via PR Web

EarthBend, acquired Clear2there

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synopsis: EarthBend, a premier value-added distributor of business telecommunications and IT solutions, announced it has acquired Clear2there, a leading provider of advanced video surveillance, smart-home, smart-business, smart-farm applications and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for service providers and enterprises.
buyer: EarthBend
EarthBend has been distributing telephony peripherals and IT solutions to a vast group a telecommunication resellers since 1993. In addition to their US and Canadian distribution footprint, EarthBend has been serving clients directly in the Midwest for 30 years. "
 target: Clear2there
Clear2there is a leading provider of advanced video surveillance, smart-home, smart-business, smart-farm applications and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for service providers and enterprises.
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announced 6/23/2016 via GlobeNewswire

Alarm.com, Inc., will purchase Connect and Piper from iControl Networks, Inc.

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synopsis: Alarm.com Holdings, Inc., the leading platform solution for the connected home and business, will acquire Connect and Piper from Icontrol Networks. Connect provides an interactive security and home automation platform that powers several service providers’ solutions. Piper designs, produces and sells a Wi-Fi-enabled video and home automation hub.
buyer parent: ABS Capital Partners, L.P.
buyer: Alarm.com, Inc. (ALRM:$457.25)
Alarm.com is the leading platform solution for the connected home. Alarm.com makes connected home technology broadly accessible to millions of home and business owners. "
 seller: iControl Networks, Inc.
iControl Networks is a venture-backed software and services company providing award-winning solutions for the home management market. iControl Connect combines wifi and Z-Wave technologies with leading security control panels. Piper is an all- in - one smart home system that is customizable.
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announced 6/23/2016 via Wall Street Journal

Comcast Corporation, will acquire iControl Networks, Inc.

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synopsis: Cable giant Comcast Corp. has agreed to acquire Icontrol Networks Inc., a leader in connected home technology and innovation, creating solutions that provide greater peace-of-mind, enable simple home and energy management, and make life more convenient for consumers around the world.
buyer: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA:$104,254.00)
Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is a video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. "
 target: iControl Networks, Inc.
Icontrol Networks is a leader in connected home technology and innovation, creating solutions that provide greater peace-of-mind, enable simple home and energy management, and make life more convenient for consumers around the world.
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announced 2/13/2015 via Company Press Release

British Gas, will acquire AlertMe.com Ltd.

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synopsis: AlertMe.com Ltd. announced that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of the company to British Gas (part of the Centrica plc group). Founded in 2006, AlertMe.com provides a scalable, resilient and interoperable platform to connect an ecosystem of devices and appliances in the home.
buyer parent: Centrica plc
buyer: British Gas
British Gas is the UK’s leading energy supplier, and serves around 11 million homes in Britain –nearly half the country’s homes – as well as providing energy to around half a million UK businesses. "
 target: AlertMe.com Ltd.
AlertMe.com was founded in 2006 and provides a scalable, resilient and interoperable platform to connect an ecosystem of devices and appliances in the home. It provides an end to end service that goes beyond point solutions, allowing devices and applications to work together seamlessly.
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closed 1/13/2011 via BusinessWire

Motorola Mobility, acquired 4Home, Inc.

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synopsis: Pond Ventures has announced the acquisition closing of 4Home, Inc. 4Home was acquired by Motorola Mobility, Inc. The company delivers connected home services through its carrier-grade software platform, ControlPoint, including energy management, home security and monitoring, media management and home health.
buyer parent: Motorola, Inc.
buyer: Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Motorola, Inc. The Motorola Mobility division includes mobile handsets, wireless accessories, and home digital media devices. "
 target: 4Home, Inc.
4Home, Inc. has designed, developed, and patented an award-winning software and services platform. 4Home’s platform bridges the gap between the consumer and the sea of information and disparate devices with the specific goal of delivering “Connected Home Services.”
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announced 11/4/2010 via PR Newswire

uControl, Inc. will be merged with iControl Networks, Inc.,

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synopsis: iControl Networks and uControl announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement. The merger combines the two market leaders in broadband home management, and promises to deliver a best-in-class solution that includes interactive home security and home security companies and utilities.
buyer: iControl Networks, Inc.
iControl Networks is a venture-backed software and services company providing award-winning solutions defining the broadband home management market. iControl delivers iControl ConnectedLife, the next generation of home management, security and connectivity. "
 target: uControl, Inc.
Austin-based uControl delivers an open, technology-agnostic Home Security, Monitoring and Automation (SMA) software platform making the Connected Home a reality. uControl focuses on the full spectrum of SMA solutions, leading with next generation home security.
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closed 3/11/2015 via BNC Analysis

Delta Dore S.A., acquired Lifedomus

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synopsis: Delta Dore, a company that is dedicated to energy management solutions, has accounced its acquisition of Lifedomus, a company that provides home automation technology solutions. It sells its products through resellers and distributors.
buyer: Delta Dore S.A.
Delta Dore offers products and services for energy savings and comfort at home and in commercial & industrial buildings. Their mobile applications allow for the use of a smartphone or tablet for remote control of its wireless home automation system. "
 target: Lifedomus
SAS Lifedomus provides home automation technology solutions. It sells its products through resellers and distributors. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France.
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closed 1/6/2021 via BusinessWire

Allegion, acquired Yonomi

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synopsis: Allegion plc, a leading global security products and solutions provider, has acquired Yonomi, an innovation leader in IoT Cloud platforms. Yonomi solutions are used in more than 150 countries, and millions of IoT devices are connected to its platforms.
buyer: Allegion (:$2,712.10)
Allegion is a global pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion secures people and assets with a range of solutions for homes, businesses, and schools. "
 target: Yonomi
Yonomi is an innovation leader in IoT Cloud platforms. Founded in 2013 by building automation and enterprise Cloud computing experts, Yonomi was the first to create an agnostic smart-home ecosystem that automatically discovers and coordinates devices.
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announced 11/16/2015 via PR Newswire

Flextronics International Ltd., will acquire Wink, Inc.

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synopsis: Flextronics, a leading sketch-to-scale™ solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world, has put up bid for Wink, Inc., a company that develops an application that controls household appliances.
buyer: Flextronics International Ltd. (FLEX:$26,490.27)
Flextronics is a leading sketch-to-scale solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world. The company provides innovative design, manufacturing, real-time supply chain insight and logistics services to companies of all sizes in various industries and end-markets."
 target parent: Quirky
target: Wink, Inc.
Wink, Inc. develops an application that controls household appliances. The company is based in New York, New York. Lights. Power. Security. Now they’re all connected through a single app, so customers don’t need a different one for every product.
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announced 8/14/2014 via BusinessWire

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., will acquire SmartThings

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire SmartThings, the leading open platform for the smart home and the consumer Internet of Things. SmartThings supports an open and growing ecosystem of developers, who are producing new types of connected devices and unique apps in the cloud.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. It is transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors, and LED solutions. "
 target: SmartThings
SmartThings is the open platform for the Internet of Things (IoT). SmartThings enables consumers to easily install connected devices and control them through a single mobile app that makes their homes smarter, more reactive and more enjoyable.
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announced 3/6/2019 via Company Press Release

Samsung NEXT, will acquire Whisk

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synopsis: Samsung NEXT, a company that invests in transformative early-stage software and services startups, will acquire Whisk, a food platform that enables businesses to build integrated, smarter, and more meaningful digital food experiences. Whisk's API and Food Genome platform helps the world’s leading brands to better connect with their consumers.
buyer parent: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
buyer: Samsung NEXT
Samsung NEXT invests in transformative early-stage software and services startups. Samsung NEXT empowers entrepreneurs around the world to build and grow. They discover and back the founders, engineers, and builders who will help Samsung define the future of software and services of the world. "
 target: Whisk
Whisk is a food platform that enables businesses to build integrated, smarter, and more meaningful digital food experiences. Whisk's API and Food Genome platform uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to help the world’s leading brands connect with their consumers in more meaningful ways.
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closed 10/17/2018 via BNC Analysis

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired ZhiLabs S.L.

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics, a South Korean multinational electronics company, has acquired Zhilabs, a network analytics company in Spain that leverages AI to monitor network performance and data traffic. Zhilabs helps carriers to improve their operations by providing them with insights about their network, data services and subscribers.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. "
 target: ZhiLabs S.L.
Founded in 2008, Zhilabs is a network analytics company in Spain that leverages AI to monitor network performance and data traffic. Their CustomAir solution helps carriers to improve their operations by providing them with insights about their network, data services and subscribers.
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closed 11/29/2017 via BNC Analysis

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired Fluenty Inc.

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics has acquired South Korean startup Fluenty, which specialises in conversational artificial intelligence (AI). Fluenty, which was founded by former search giant Naver and Daum developers, has an app that suggests the best text reply based on AI technology.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. "
 target: Fluenty Inc.
Fluenty is app that suggests the best text reply based on AI technology. It was launched in the US in 2015 and South Korea in 2016. The service supports chat apps such as KakaoTalk, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Line.
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closed 7/12/2017 via BNC Analysis

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired Innoetics

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics, a South Korean multinational electronics company, has acquired Innoetics, the leading provider of Text-to-Speech technology that sounds virtually natural. Innoetics have used their award-winning Text-to-Speech technology to develop a large portfolio of synthetic voices for businesses, developers, and end-users.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. "
 target: Innoetics
Established in 2006, Innoetics is the leading provider of Text-to-Speech technology that sounds virtually natural. Using their award-winning Text-to-Speech technology, they have developed a large portfolio of synthetic voices for businesses, developers, and end-users.
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closed 2/8/2017 via BNC Analysis

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired Perch

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synopsis: Perch, the makers of home monitoring software that repurposes old smartphones into security cameras, has announced that Samsung Electronics has acquired it. Perch’s whole team will join Samsung to help them in developing “next-generation IoT products.” Perch repurposes old smartphones, tablets, and webcams into home monitoring devices.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. "
 target: Perch
Perch takes devices -- laptops, tablets, webcams, and phones -- and turns them into a simple home monitoring service. Users can get started in a few minutes by downloading an app or visiting the Perch website. While it's free and accessible, Perch also delivers advanced video capabilities.
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closed 11/30/2016 via PE Hub

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired NewPace Technology Development Inc.

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics, a South Korean multinational electronics company, has acquired the Rich Communication Services business of NewNet Communication Technologies, NewPace. NewPace provides rich communication services infrastructure and services to mobile operators. They are based in Nova Scotia, Canada.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. "
 target parent: Skyview Capital LLC
target: NewPace Technology Development Inc.
NewPace specializes in building software solutions that solve real business problems. As a company comprised of telecom software industry veterans, they deliver cutting edge solutions in the software, mobile and Rich Communications Suite product space on behalf of their global clients.
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closed 10/27/2016 via Company Press Release

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired Tachyon

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synopsis: Kaprica Security, experts in mobility and cybersecurity, announced that Samsung Electronics has acquired its enterprise mobile device configuration and development software Tachyon. Tachyon offers software to secure cloud-based networks and services for mobile devices.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. "
 target parent: Kaprica Security
target: Tachyon
Tachyon offers software to secure cloud-based networks and services for mobile devices. The company allows users to configure and deploy Android application into Samsung mobile devices.
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announced 10/5/2016 via BusinessWire

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., will acquire Viv Labs

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that it has agreed to acquire Viv Labs, Inc., the intelligent interface to everything. Viv has developed an open artificial intelligence (AI) platform that allows third-party developers to use and build conversational assistants and integrate a language-based interface into applications and services.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. "
 target: Viv Labs
Viv radically simplifies the world by providing an intelligent interface to everything. Viv is an artificial intelligence platform that enables developers to distribute their products through an intelligent, conversational interface.
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closed 6/16/2016 via BNC Analysis

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired AdGear Technologies, Inc.

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synopsis: Samsung, the electronics manufacturer has confirmed its acquisition of AdGear, a Canadian demand-side platform and ad server with roots in agency-serving tools.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. "
 target: AdGear Technologies, Inc.
AdGear is a Canadian demand-side platform and ad server with roots in agency-serving tools. AdGear’s stack includes a DSP for media agencies called AdGear Trader, a data management platform and a publisher/advertiser-focused ad server.
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announced 6/15/2016 via BusinessWire

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., will acquire Joyent, Inc.

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that it has agreed to acquire Joyent, Inc., a leading public and private cloud provider. With Joyent’s superior cloud technology, Samsung will now have access to its own cloud platform capable of supporting its growing lineup of mobile, Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud-based software and services.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. "
 target: Joyent, Inc.
Joyent has been building the software to deliver Infrastructure as a Service since 2004, long before it was ever called Cloud Computing. With thousands of customers worldwide, Joyent’s high-performance software has been proven to be extremely stable, flexible and secure.
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announced 2/18/2015 via BusinessWire

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., will acquire LoopPay

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that it has agreed to acquire LoopPay, the acclaimed mobile wallet solutions provider that turns existing magnetic stripe readers into secure, contactless receivers. LoopPay’s technology has the potential to work in approximately 90% of existing point-of-sale (POS) terminals, according to internal research.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. "
 target: LoopPay
LoopPay is accepted at more merchants than any other digital wallet solution. LoopPay’s patented Magnetic Secure Transmission™ (MST) technology turns existing mag stripe readers into mobile contactless receivers without any changes or costs incurred by merchants or their payment processors.
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closed 11/3/2014 via BusinessWire

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired Proximal Data

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that it acquired Proximal Data, Inc., a San Diego, California-based pioneer of server-side caching software with I/O intelligence that work within virtualized systems.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. It is transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors, and LED solutions. "
 target: Proximal Data
Proximal Data is the leading provider of server-side caching solutions specifically designed for virtualized environments. Proximal Data's AutoCache software can dramatically increase virtual machine density by eliminating I/O bottlenecks with adaptive I/O caching.
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closed 9/2/2014 via PR Newswire

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired PrinterOn Inc.

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced its acquisition of PrinterOn®, a pioneer in mobile cloud printing solutions based in Ontario. The acquisition is expected to reinforce Samsung's expansive mobile ecosystem, particularly for the company's B2B customers, as well as further Samsung's leadership in the standardization of mobile printing.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. It is transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors, and LED solutions. "
 target: PrinterOn Inc.
PrinterOn is the world's leading enterprise-grade mobile printing platform. PrinterOn delivers mobile printing solutions to enterprise, education and public printing locations. Their solutions have been deployed in enterprises, hotels, airports, universities and libraries in over 120 countries.
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announced 8/14/2014 via BusinessWire

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., will acquire SmartThings

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire SmartThings, the leading open platform for the smart home and the consumer Internet of Things. SmartThings supports an open and growing ecosystem of developers, who are producing new types of connected devices and unique apps in the cloud.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. It is transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors, and LED solutions. "
 target: SmartThings
SmartThings is the open platform for the Internet of Things (IoT). SmartThings enables consumers to easily install connected devices and control them through a single mobile app that makes their homes smarter, more reactive and more enjoyable.
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closed 5/8/2013 via BNC Analysis

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired MOVL, LLC

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synopsis: Samsung has acquired Atlanta-based smart TV games and TV app development platform MOVL. MOVL has developed a number of second screen games for both Samsung smart TVs and Google TV devices, including PokerFun and WeDraw. The start-up was one of the first winners of Samsung's Connected TV developer contest with their WeDraw app.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. The company employs approximately 227,000 people in 203 offices across 75 countries. "
 target: MOVL, LLC
Headquartered in Atlanta, MOVL is driving innovation in the social TV app revolution by creating applications for connected TVs and mobile devices. MOVL develops products and content using its proprietary MOVL Connect® Platform, connecting users on mobile devices and Smart TVs.
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closed 12/14/2012 via BusinessWire

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired NVELO, Inc.

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that it acquired privately held NVELO, Inc., a Santa Clara, Calif.-based pioneer of storage software. The acquisition of NVELO will enable Samsung to extend their ability to provide SSD related storage solutions to customers.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. The company employs approximately 227,000 people in 203 offices across 75 countries. "
 target: NVELO, Inc.
NVELO, Inc. is a pioneer in innovative storage software, bringing new intelligence into storage subsystems to break the I/O bottleneck in today’s computing systems. NVELO employs world-class engineering and management teams for R&D on its flagship product "Dataplex".
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closed 5/6/2012 via BNC Analysis

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., acquired mSpot Inc.

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synopsis: Samsung Electronics Co. acquired a U.S. cloud-based content service provider, MSpot, which specializes in providing cloud-based content services, including music and movies. It caters for about 30 mobile devices developed by Samsung, Apple Inc. and Research In Motion Inc.
buyer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930:$216,088.25)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. "
 target: mSpot Inc.
mSpot, Inc., a California-based content provider, specializes in providing cloud-based content services, including music and movies. It caters for about 30 mobile devices developed by Samsung, Apple Inc. and Research In Motion Inc.
price ($mm)
$9.00
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closed 8/19/2020 via Company Press Release

SunRoof Sverige AB, acquired Redlogger

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synopsis: SunRoof, an international start-up manufacturing solar roofs, has acquired Redlogger, a Swedish company developing renewable energy supporting software. Redlogger (Renewable Energy Data Logger) is a system and an application which logs the amount of green energy that is generated and consumed.
buyer: SunRoof Sverige AB
SunRoof is an international start-up manufacturing solar roofs with superior energy output and design. They use their own design, innovations and advanced technology to create a truly unique product. They are based in Sweden. "
 target: Redlogger
Redlogger is a Swedish company developing renewable energy supporting software. Redlogger (Renewable Energy Data Logger) is a system and an application which logs the amount of green energy that is generated and consumed.
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announced 11/6/2015 via PR Newswire

Anoto Group AB, will acquire Livescribe, Inc.

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synopsis: Anoto Group AB announced an agreement to acquire Livescribe Inc. Based in Oakland, California and founded in 2007, Livescribe's smartpens allow students, business people, journalists, and anyone who values pen and paper note-taking to capture, access, and share everything they write, draw, and hear.
buyer: Anoto Group AB (OM:ANOT:$22.67)
Anoto Group, through its subsidiaries, develops and licenses a technology for digital pen and paper, which enables the transmission of handwritten text and illustrations into digital format. Their solutions are based on Anoto digital pen and paper technology to capture, transmit, and store data. "
 target: Livescribe, Inc.
Livescribe is the global leader in the design and manufacturing of smartpens, enabling customers to capture, search and share handwritten notes on the digital devices they use every day. Livescribe makes the only smartpens on the market that synchronize handwritten notes with recorded audio.
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closed 2/18/2021 via BusinessWire

Givex Corporation, acquired PI Cash Système S.à r.l.

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synopsis: Givex, the cloud-based customer engagement solution that helps to streamline business operations from end-to-end, has acquired Pi Cash Systeme, a leading Swiss provider of point of sale systems, automatic coin changers and badge loading terminals.
buyer: Givex Corporation
Canada-based Givex is a cloud-based operations management solution designed to streamline business efficiencies and generate valuable customer data. Givex provides operational intelligence for various industries offering a fully integrated suite of products, including gift cards, loyalty, and more. "
 target: PI Cash Système S.à r.l.
Pi Cash Systeme is a leading Swiss provider of point of sale systems, automatic coin changers and badge loading terminals. Pi Cash Systeme has provided secure and user-friendly payment solutions for hotels, restaurants and retailers for over 20 years.
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closed 10/19/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Nacon, acquired Neopica BV

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synopsis: Nacon, a French video game company based in Lesquin, has acquired Neopica, a renowned Belgian studio that has developed around sixty games, including a number of casual games designed to appeal to the widest possible audience.
buyer: Nacon (ENXTPA:BIG:$185.26)
Nacon, formerly Bigben Interactive SA is a French video game company based in Lesquin. Established in 1981, the company designs and distributes accessories for video game consoles, and publishes and distributes video games for various platforms. "
 target: Neopica BV
Created in 2007, Neopica is a renowned Belgian studio that has developed around sixty games, including a number of casual games designed to appeal to the widest possible audience, particularly children, before moving on to more complex simulation games.
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closed 7/22/2020 via GlobeNewswire

ADAPTIV NETWORKS, acquired ELFIQ Networks

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synopsis: Adaptiv Networks, a leading cloud-native SD-WAN-as-a-Service vendor, has acquired ELFIQ Networks, a company that enhances network performance and business continuity through innovative link balancing and bandwidth management technologies, delivering state-of-the art SD-WAN solutions to clients around the world.
buyer: ADAPTIV NETWORKS
Adaptiv Networks is the creator of powerful, software-defined wide-area networks (SD-WANs) for the most challenging locations requiring high availability for business-critical application traffic. "
 target parent: Martello Technologies, Inc.
target: ELFIQ Networks
Elfiq Networks enhances network performance and business continuity through innovative link balancing and bandwidth management technologies, delivering state-of-the art SD-WAN solutions to clients around the world.
price ($mm)
$0.59
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closed 7/22/2020 via Company Press Release

Aico Ltd, acquired Homelync

See 528 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Aico, the UK market leader in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection, has acquired Homelync, an award-winning, innovative technology firm that specialize in smart home integration and analytics technology.
buyer parent: Ei Electronics
buyer: Aico Ltd
Aico, an Ei Company, are the UK market leader in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection, pioneering new technologies and offering high quality Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms. "
 target: Homelync
Homelync are an award-winning, innovative technology firm that specialize in smart home integration and analytics technology. With industry-leading expertise in the Internet of Things (IoT), software development and integration, the Homelync team are at the forefront of this progressive market.
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closed 7/31/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Synaptics, acquired DisplayLink

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synopsis: Synaptics has acquired DisplayLink Corp., a leader in high-performance video compression technology. DisplayLink’s high performance software compression technology enables universal docking and casting of high bandwidth video from any device to any display using any transport medium such as USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
buyer: Synaptics (SYNA:$1,351.40)
Synaptics is the pioneer and leader of human interface solutions, bringing innovative and intuitive user experiences to intelligent devices. Synaptics has a broad portfolio of touch, display, biometrics, voice, audio, and multimedia products. "
 target: DisplayLink
DisplayLink Corp. is a leader in high-performance video compression technology. DisplayLink’s high performance software compression technology enables universal docking and casting of high bandwidth video from any device to any display using any transport medium such as USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
price ($mm)
$305
rev ($mm)
$94
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
3.2x
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/1/2020 via BNC Analysis

Google, acquired North Inc.

See 9 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Alphabet’s Google announced that it has acquired North Inc., a Canadian company that makes smart glasses that display computerized information superimposed over the real world, similar to Google Glass.
buyer: Google (GOOGL:$171,704.00)
Google is a multinational corporation that is specialized in internet-related services, products, and platforms like Search, Maps, Gmail, Android, Google Play, Chrome and YouTube. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. "
 target: North Inc.
North, Inc., formerly Thalmic Labs, makes smart glasses that display computerized information superimposed over the real world, similar to Google Glass. They are based in Ontario, Canada.
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closed 6/10/2020 via Company Press Release

BOND Mobility, acquired e-motionlabs

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synopsis: BOND Mobility has acquired e-motionlabs, a micromobility technology company that operates a fleet of e-bikes in Belgium, Germany, France and Netherlands under the brand KINGO. The company also focuses on vehicle (IOT) connectivity technology addressing the needs of e-bike OEMs and micromobility fleet operators.
buyer: BOND Mobility
BOND Mobility is a premium e-bike sharing operator, founded in Switzerland. BOND Mobility operates e-bikes that deliver speed and range comparable to cars and transit while offering an active, low-carbon mobility option to urban communities. "
 target: e-motionlabs
e-motionlabs was founded in 2015, building and operating a fleet of e-bikes in Belgium, Germany, France and Netherlands under the brand KINGO. From 2018, the company focuses on vehicle (IOT) connectivity technology addressing the needs of e-bike OEMs and micromobility fleet operators.
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announced 5/26/2020 via PR Newswire

Polygon International AB, will acquire Hiotlabs AB

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synopsis: Polygon has signed an agreement to acquire Hiotlabs AB. Hiotlabs is a Swedish based company offering market leading technology solutions based on Internet of Things and Machine Learning. The solutions consist of sensors and software platform, with the purpose of detecting and preventing water damages in buildings.
buyer: Polygon International AB
Polygon is the European market leader in property damage restoration, serving a range of sectors including insurance, property management, government and industrial clients. "
 target: Hiotlabs AB
Hiotlabs is a Swedish based company offering market leading technology solutions based on Internet of Things and Machine Learning. The solutions consist of sensors and software platform, with the purpose of detecting and preventing water damages in buildings.
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closed 4/27/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Proxy, acquired Motiv Inc.

See 207 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Proxy, creator of digital identities for the physical world, announced that it has acquired Motiv, maker of the world’s most popular smart ring, to bring digital identity signals to wearables for the first time and revolutionize the way people use technology to interact with the world around them.
buyer: Proxy
Founded in 2016, Proxy's mission is to digitize people's identity and make it universally accessible, secure and private. Their first product is a simple way to access an office or building with just a phone, without even so much as pulling it out of your pocket. "
 target: Motiv Inc.
Founded in 2013, Motiv is a breakthrough wearable technology company focused on designing products that fit seamlessly into people's lives and keep them living better. Motiv offers fitness & health tracking and online identity security features.
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announced 2/4/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Worldline, will acquire Ingenico Group

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synopsis: Worldline, the European leader in the payments and transactional services industry, is to acquire Ingenico, the global leader in seamless payment, providing smart, trusted and secure solutions to empower commerce across all channels, in-store, online and mobile.
buyer: Worldline
Worldline is the European leader in the payments and transactional services industry. Worldline delivers new-generation services, enabling its customers to offer smooth and innovative solutions to the end consumer. "
 target: Ingenico Group (ENXTPA:ING:$3,337.79)
Ingenico Group is the global leader in seamless payment, providing smart, trusted and secure solutions to empower commerce across all channels, in-store, online and mobile.
price ($mm)[EV]
$9,248 [$10,874]
rev ($mm)
$3,709
EBITDA ($mm)
$612
EV / rev
3.0x
EV / EBITDA
18.3x
closed 1/17/2020 via BusinessWire

DNA Payments Limited, acquired Zash

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synopsis: DNA Payments, a fintech payments company, has acquired Zash AB, a Swedish fintech company providing Point of Sale Software and Payments services to over 1000 clients in the UK, across EU, Latin America and Brazil.
buyer: DNA Payments Limited
DNA Payments is a London based fintech company offering full-scope payments services for SMEs. DNA’s team consists of highly proficient people who have worked with payment and banking systems for more than 20 years. "
 target: Zash
Zash AB is a Swedish fintech company providing Point of Sale Software and Payments services to over 1000 clients in the UK, across EU, Latin America and Brazil.
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closed 11/1/2019 via BNC Analysis

Google, acquired Fitbit Inc.

See 207 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Fitbit, Inc. has been acquired by Google LLC. Fitbit helps people lead healthier, more active lives by empowering them with data, inspiration and guidance to reach their goals. Fitbit designs products and experiences that track everyday health and fitness.
buyer: Google (GOOGL:$171,704.00)
Google is a multinational corporation that is specialized in internet-related services, products, and platforms like Search, Maps, Gmail, Android, Google Play, Chrome and YouTube. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. "
 target: Fitbit Inc. (FIT:$1,550.22)
Fitbit helps people lead healthier, more active lives by empowering them with data, inspiration and guidance to reach their goals. As the leader in the Connected Health & Fitness category, Fitbit designs products and experiences that track everyday health and fitness.
price ($mm)[EV]
$2,104 [$1,696]
rev ($mm)
$1,504
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.2x
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/21/2019 via BNC Analysis

Reliance Industries Limited, acquired Tesseract Imaging Pvt. Ltd

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synopsis: Reliance Industries Ltd, India’s largest private sector company, has acquired Tesseract Imaging Pvt. Ltd, an Indian firm that produces software and hardware for augmented, virtual, and mixed reality. Tesseract's products include a mobile snap-on attachment, a platform for indoor VR walkthroughs, and a mixed reality editing and sharing platform.
buyer: Reliance Industries Limited (NSEI:RELIANCE:$86,476.96)
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is India’s largest private sector company. RIL’s activities span hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, retail and digital services. "
 target: Tesseract Imaging Pvt. Ltd
Tesseract is an Indian firm that produces software and hardware for augmented, virtual, and mixed reality. Tesseract's products include a mobile snap-on attachment, a platform for indoor VR walkthroughs, and a mixed reality editing and sharing platform.
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closed 7/17/2019 via PR Newswire

Breville Group Limited, acquired ChefSteps

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synopsis: Australian global kitchen appliance maker Breville Group have acquired ChefSteps, a food and technology company. ChefSteps, with its website, is designed to inspire creativity and encourage experimentation in the kitchen through high-quality interactive content, techniques, tools, and resources.
buyer: Breville Group Limited (ASX:BRG:$497.76)
Breville is an Australian publicly listed company with a group of global subsidiaries who are the leading providers of small electrical appliances in the consumer products industry. The group of companies delivers world-class innovative products, enabling our global group to build strength. "
 target: ChefSteps
ChefSteps is a smart kitchen product company building tools to help people cook more, enjoy cooking and get incredible results. Built by a team of chefs, engineers, and videographers, their product Joule and its app reflect their commitment to creating content-rich products that educate and inspire.
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closed 1/8/2019 via BusinessWire

IRIS Software Group Limited, acquired BioStore

See 64 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: IRIS Software Group, the UK’s leading business-critical software provider, announced the acquisition of BioStore Ltd, a principal provider of identity management and cashless catering solutions to UK schools and businesses.
buyer parent: HgCapital
buyer: IRIS Software Group Limited
IRIS Software Group is the 6th largest privately-owned software supplier in the UK. IRIS offers the greatest range of specialist accountancy, financial management, human resource management, payroll and education solutions, delivered as a choice of integrated on premise and cloud-based applications."
 target: BioStore
BioStore develops identity management technologies. BioStore’s identity management and cashless catering solutions are used by over 3,000 UK schools and sixth form colleges to improve and streamline access control and how catering services are delivered.
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closed 1/3/2019 via GlobeNewswire

Identiv, Inc., purchased Freedom, Liberty, Enterphone™ MESH from Viscount Systems

See 87 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Identiv, Inc., a global provider of physical security and secure identification, has completed its previously announced acquisition of substantially all assets of the Freedom, Liberty, and Enterphone™ MESH products and services of Viscount Systems, Inc.
buyer: Identiv, Inc. (INVE:$73.40)
Identiv, Inc. is a global provider of physical security and secure identification. Identiv’s products, software, systems, and services address the markets for physical and logical access control, video analytics, and a wide range of RFID-enabled applications. "
 seller: Viscount Systems (OTCPK:VSYS:$4.04)
The acquisition includes substantially all assets of the Freedom, Liberty, and Enterphone™ MESH products and services of Viscount Systems, Inc. Freedom is an open platform, Web-based security management solution. The MESH system is a high-resolution touch screen for access control solutions.
price ($mm)
$3.00
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announced 12/19/2018 via BusinessWire

ACRE, LLC, will acquire Open Options Access Technology

See 130 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ACRE, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Open Options based in Addison, Texas. Open Options is a leading provider of innovative access control solutions with a commitment to customer service and open platform products.
buyer: ACRE, LLC
ACRE is a global leader in the delivery of integrated, intelligent technologies and services. ACRE has played an instrumental role in the development and implementation of security technology initiatives on a global scale. "
 target: Open Options Access Technology
Open Options is a leading provider of innovative access control solutions with a commitment to customer service and open platform products. Their products work together to provide a complete security solution including visitor management, photo ID and more.
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closed 12/11/2018 via BusinessWire

Ascentis Software, acquired Cincinnati Time Systems

See 2039 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ascentis, a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions, announced the acquisition of Cincinnati Time Systems. Cincinnati Time Systems is known for its excellent reputation in providing businesses and institutions with extensive expertise in time-based service offerings.
buyer parent: Palm Ventures, LLC
buyer: Ascentis Software
Ascentis helps organizations improve their human resources and payroll functions by offering an all-in-one human capital management solutions suite, supported with a first-of-its-kind client centric service model. "
 target: Cincinnati Time Systems
Cincinnati Time Systems is known for its excellent reputation in providing businesses and institutions with extensive expertise in time-based service offerings. They specialize in time and attendance, parking systems, access control and video surveillance.
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$4,910.15
EBIT ($mm)
$2,489.51
Net Income ($mm)
$1,548.33
Employees
270808
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Ticker: A066570:KS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world.
year
2011
rev ($mm)
$48,830.93
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
$422.66
Employees
93000
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Ticker: TSE:6753
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sharp Corporation
Sharp Corporation
Sharp Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation that designs and manufactures electronic products, headquartered in Sakai-ku, Sakai. Since 2016 it has been an integral part of Taiwan-based Foxconn Group.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$22,384.18
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,416.27
EBIT ($mm)
$695.20
Net Income ($mm)
$635.15
Employees
54156
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Ticker: WDC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Western Digital Corporation
Western Digital Corporation
Western Digital Corp, Irvine, Calif., is an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of storage solutions that enable people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its HGST and WD® subsidiaries are long-time innovators in the storage industry.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$19,093.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$4,400.00
EBIT ($mm)
$2,272.00
Net Income ($mm)
$397.00
Employees
72878
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Ticker: NVDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NVIDIA Corporation
NVIDIA Corporation
NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$10,918.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$3,227.00
EBIT ($mm)
$2,846.00
Net Income ($mm)
$2,796.00
Employees
13775
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Ticker: SEHK:493
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited
GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited
GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company principally engaged in electrical appliances businesses.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$10,474.59
EBITDA ($mm)
$172.80
EBIT ($mm)
$102.32
Net Income ($mm)
$90.75
Employees
50835
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Ticker: MSI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. provides mission-critical communications products and services to public safety and commercial customers around the world. Their innovations, products, and services play essential roles in people's lives.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$7,643.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$2,035.00
EBIT ($mm)
$1,635.00
Net Income ($mm)
$842.00
Employees
0
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Ticker: GRMN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Garmin Ltd.
Garmin Ltd.
The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$3,847.56
EBITDA ($mm)
$1,082.05
EBIT ($mm)
$971.69
Net Income ($mm)
$973.49
Employees
15000
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Ticker: AYI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AcuityBrands
AcuityBrands
Acuity Brands, Inc. is a North American market leader and one of the world's leading providers of lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. Acuity Brands is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and operates through North America, Europe, and Asia.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$3,672.70
EBITDA ($mm)
$551.80
EBIT ($mm)
$463.50
Net Income ($mm)
$330.40
Employees
12000
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Ticker: TSE:8050
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Seiko
Seiko
Seiko is a Japanese holding company that manufactures and sells high quality products through its subsidiaries. Seiko manufactures watches, clocks, electronic devices, optical products, printers, payment terminals, large displays, and more.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$2,275.30
EBITDA ($mm)
$144.51
EBIT ($mm)
$68.76
Net Income ($mm)
$55.38
Employees
12020
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Ticker: BB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Blackberry
Blackberry
BlackBerry is securing a connected world, delivering innovative solutions across the entire mobile ecosystem and beyond. They secure the world’s most sensitive data across all end points – from cars to smartphones – making the mobile-first enterprise vision a reality.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$882.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$63.00
EBIT ($mm)
($97.00)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3288
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Ticker: TSE:6737
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EIZO Corp
EIZO, which means image in Japanese, is a visual technology company that develops and manufactures high-end display solutions. EIZO is headquartered in Hakusan, Japan.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$657.65
EBITDA ($mm)
$67.41
EBIT ($mm)
$41.73
Net Income ($mm)
$33.64
Employees
0
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Ticker: 6736
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUNCORPORATION
SUNCORPORATION
SUNCORP’s main businesses are IT and Entertainment (pachinko). They provide communication modules such as mobile routers and devices that transfer & back up mobile phone data and also, they deliver computer systems, tools, and services specialized in pachinko parlor support.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$232.50
EBITDA ($mm)
$21.99
EBIT ($mm)
$18.18
Net Income ($mm)
$10.55
Employees
789
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