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Allegion Acquires GWA Group - Door and Access Systems Business

On May 13, 2018, Allegion acquired furniture company GWA Group - Door and Access Systems Business from GWA

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Allegion’s 1st transaction in the Furniture sector.
  • This is Allegion’s 3rd transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-05-13
Target GWA Group - Door and Access Systems Business
Sector Furniture
Buyer(s) Allegion
Sellers(s) GWA
Deal Type Divestiture

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GWA Group - Door and Access Systems Business

Fortitude Valley, Australia
GWA Group Ltd. - Door and Access Systems Business includes renowned Australian brands Gainsborough Hardware and API Locksmiths.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Allegion

Dublin, Ireland
Category Company
Founded 2013
Sector Safety/Security
Employees14,400
Revenue 3.8B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Allegion is a global pioneer in safety and security, with major brands like CISA, Interflex, LCN, Schlage and Von Duprin. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion produces a range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and other institutions. Allegion was founded in 2013 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 30
Sector: Furniture M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 3
Country: Australia M&A 3 of 5
Year: 2018 M&A 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-14 Aurora Systems

Everett, Washington, United States

AD Systems is a designer and manufacture of high-performance interior and storefront door systems, specializing in sliding and acoustic solutions. AD Systems was established in 2013 and is based in Everett, Washington.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-28 ISONAS

Boulder, Colorado, United States

ISONAS, Inc. is a access control company to design and manufacture a cutting-edge, IP-to-the-door solution that eliminates needless complexity—including inconvenient control panels, separate power supply, and dedicated hard-wiring. ISONAS’ network-based PowerNet™ reader-controllers offer a patented technology that easily integrates with Windows-based software to deliver more simplicity, greater value, and total flexibility to go places you never thought possible.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

GWA

Pinkenba, Australia
Category Company
Founded 1992
Sector Furniture
Employees629
Revenue 413M AUD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

GWA is Australia’s supplier of building fixtures and fittings to households and commercial premises. GWA was founded in 1992 and is based in Pinkenba, Australia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Furniture M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Australia M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2018 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-31 Gliderol International Pty

Holden Hill, Australia

Gliderol International Pty Ltd. is a manufacturer and supplier of garage doors in Australia.

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