ABB Set To Buy Keymile's Business Unit, Eyes IIOT Growth
Zacks Investment Research | Jul 03, 2017 09:30PM ET
In a bid to fortify its communication networks portfolio, Swiss engineering behemoth, ABB Ltd (NYSE:ABB) , recently announced that it has agreed to acquire data transmission business of the KEYMILE Group. The value of the deal, which is scheduled to close during the third quarter of 2017, has been kept under wraps.
The company already enjoys a stronghold in communication networks business and believes this buyout will allow it to expand its footprint in the industrial, transportation and infrastructure domains. This acquisition will add reliable communications technology offerings to ABB’s diverse portfolio, helping it boost its foothold in digital electrical grids.
Buyout to Fortify Communication Networks
Germany-based KEYMILE, which was formed through a merger of three technology companies in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, has about 350 employees. With installations in 100 countries, the company is one of the leading global providers of mission-critical and broadband telecommunication solutions.
KEYMILE serves network operators across a gamut of industries ranging from energy grids to railways. About 120 of KEYMILE’s employees will be absorbed in Grid Automation business unit. Presently, the company is particularly focusing on expanding its broadband systems portfolio, buoyed by solid demand.
Also, it will help the company get an access to KEYMILE Group’s key products, software and service solutions, and research and development expertise. In addition, it will eventually help the company develop a stronger, smarter and greener grid. Mission-critical systems require state-of-the-art communication networks and ABB believes this acquisition will offer it a competitive advantage over peers.
Eyeing Industrial Internet of Things
ABB is one of the best managed industrial infrastructure, power and automation companies in the world that stands to benefit from investments made in the upgrade of power infrastructure. Over the past six months, ABB’s shares have returned 16.4%, outperforming the Zacks categorized Original post
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