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Following Johnson Controls’ divestiture of its residential and light commercial HVAC businesses to Bosch in 2025, nearly all of its revenue comes from commercial HVAC (60%) and fire and security products and services (40%). A 2016 merger joined Johnson Controls’ HVAC and Tyco’s fire and security businesses with the premise that there is synergy in offering a broader variety of automation products and solutions to commercial buildings. We estimate Johnson Controls’ pro forma revenue mix will be one-third products, one-third installation, and one-third services.

Motorola is a United States public-safety and enterprise-security technology company supplying land-mobile radio systems, command-center software, video security, analytics, and managed services to governments and businesses. The organization serves customers through a defined operating business rather than acting as an investment vehicle. Its team combines sector expertise, customer delivery, technology or physical operations, and continuing product development. Clients use its products or services to solve recurring operational needs in the markets where it is active. Revenue is generated from commercial products, recurring software, or contracted services supplied to customers. The company maintains its own management, workforce, commercial identity, and relationships with customers and suppliers. Its transaction history is tracked under this operating identity so that similarly named businesses in other countries or industries are not combined with it. The cited company and transaction sources establish the identity, location, activity, and role used in this research packet.

BOE Technology Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following business segments: Display business, Internet of Things (IoT) innovation business, Sensor business, MLED business, Smart medicine and engineering business, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Display business segment, which integrates design and manufacturing of display devices and offers TFT-LCD, AMOLED, Microdisplay, and other intelligent interface devices. This business focuses on providing high-quality smartphones, tablet PCs, laptops, monitors, TVs, vehicles, VR/AR, and other display devices for customers. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Mainland China, followed by other regions.

Samsara Inc provides an end-to-end solution for operations. The company's Connected Operations Platform consolidates data from its IoT devices and a growing ecosystem of connected assets and third-party systems, and makes it easy for organizations to access, analyze, and act on data insights using its cloud dashboard, custom alerts and reports, mobile apps, and workflows. The company derives almost all of its revenue from subscription services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States. The company's customers range from small and medium-sized businesses to state and local governments.

PTC is a US-based global company that offers high-end computer-assisted design, product lifecycle management, and augmented reality solutions that industrial manufacturers commonly use on factory floors. Founded in 1985, PTC is a major player in parametric design and serves some of the world’s most well-known equipment manufacturers, such as Caterpillar, Garmin, and Thermo Fisher.

Lite-On Technology is a Taiwan-listed electronics manufacturer headquartered in Taipei. Founded in 1975, the company supplies power-management and optoelectronic technologies to business customers across international markets. Its products include power supplies, battery backup units, optical components and thermal-management equipment used in computing and communications infrastructure. The company also serves automotive electronics, networking, connected-device and industrial applications. Revenue comes from sales of electronic components, modules and system products to equipment manufacturers and other commercial customers. Its power and optical engineering capabilities support applications ranging from data centres to end-user electronic devices. Lite-On has expanded its operations through internal product development and acquisitions, including Avago’s infrared data-communications business announced in 2007. The group’s corporate headquarters are in Taipei’s Neihu district, and its products are marketed internationally under the LITEON identity.

Advantech is the world’s largest supplier of industrial personal computers and a leading provider of embedded boards. The company serves a wide spectrum of downstream sectors, including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, transportation, and energy and environment. Headquartered in Taiwan, Advantech operates manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, mainland China, and Japan.

APi Group Corp operates in two segments: Safety Services segment includes providing safety services in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, focusing on end-to-end integrated occupancy systems (fire protection solutions, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and entry systems), including design, installation, inspection, and service of these integrated systems. These services are provided in commercial, education, healthcare, high tech, industrial, and special-hazard settings. Specialty Services segment includes providing a variety of infrastructure services and specialized industrial plant services, which include maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure such as underground electric, gas, water, sewer, and telecommunications infrastructure.

SECOM Co Ltd is a provider of security services and surveillance systems. The company operates seven business segments. BPO ICT segment provides information security, disaster response, data center, and EPO services. Disaster Prevention supplies fire alarms, extinguishing systems, and other equipment for offices, plants, tunnels, cultural properties, ships, and homes. Geospatial Information Services offers mapping and related services to governments in Japan and abroad. Insurance designs products reflecting risk reduction and specialized health coverage. Medical Services covers home care, nursing, senior residences, medical records, and equipment sales. Security Services delivers centralized systems for safety and monitoring. Others include real estate leasing and construction support.

Sharetronic Data Technology Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of products such as Internet of Things intelligent terminals and data storage devices in the field of consumer electronics. The company provides wireless network and smart terminal. Its production lines mainly focus on Internet of Things, Smart Home, and Car Networking. Its products consist of virtual reality, laptops, wifi IP camera, and NAS storage.

Verisure PLC provides monitored security solutions for residential customers and businesses globally. It offers products like security alarms, video detectors, smoke-releasing devices, shock sensors, outdoor detectors, cameras, smart locks, etc. Additionally, the company provides monitoring services to filter false alarms and act against genuine threats; active intervention services in case of any breach by maintaining direct links to first responders, including police, fire, and ambulance services; and other related services. Verisure's operating segments are: Portfolio services, which generate maximum revenue, Customer acquisition, and Adjacencies. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Iberia and Nordics, and the rest from Other Europe, Latin America, and Central and other regions.

Huaqin Co Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in design, development, manufacture and sales of smart products, including mobile terminals, computing and data center business, AIoT, and communication systems. Its product offerings include mobile devices, computing and data center solutions, AIoT products, and other related technologies. The company generates the majority of revenue from mobile terminals, which include smartphones, tablets and smart wearables.

Securitas AB is an international security services, consulting, and investigation group based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its activities are centered on manned security, mobile security, monitoring, and risk assessment. Securitas operates in more than 50 countries and is the security firm in manned guarding. The company has three segments: Securitas North America, Securitas Europe, and Securitas Ibero-America. It generates maximum revenue from Securitas Europe.

Acuity is a leading industrial technology company that offers lighting, lighting controls, and intelligent building solutions. It designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services relating to these and other offerings. Acuity has two reportable segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Acuity Intelligent Spaces. ABL sells commercial, architectural, and specialty lighting, including components and control systems. AIS offers building management and audio/visual solutions to help make buildings intelligent.

CIG Shanghai Co Ltd is an original development manufacturer of the carrier and enterprise-grade customer premise equipment. Its product offerings include wireless network equipment, smart home gateway products, telecom broadband terminals, and other products.

MSA Safety Inc makes safety products that are used to protect workers in the oil and gas and mining industries. The company's product offerings include breathing apparatuses, fall protection, portable gas detection systems, industrial head protection, fire and rescue helmets, and fixed gas and flame detection systems, among others. The end markets for its products include the fire service, contractor, industrial, mining, oil and gas, and utilities industries. The company has organized its business into four geographical operating segments that are aggregated into two reportable segments: Americas and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Americas segment, which is comprised of the company's operations in Northern North America and Latin America geographies.

Shenzhen Sunway Communication Co Ltd is operating in the communication industry. The company is primarily focusing on the research and development, manufacturing, sales and marketing of the mobile terminal antennas and related modules, acoustic modules and connectors with high electromagnetic compatibility. Its products offering include mobile antenna, precision metal parts, MIM metal parts, acoustics and new materials products. Its products mainly apply to consumer electronic fields like smartphone/tablet PC, smart wearable devices, smart home/IoT and smart automobiles, and primarily expand the supporting capability towards industry, automobile, and military fields.

Impinj Inc operates a platform that enables wireless connectivity to everyday items by delivering each item's identity, location, and authenticity to business and consumer applications. Its platform includes endpoint integrated circuits (ICs) product, a miniature radios-on-a-chip, which attach to and identify their host items; and connectivity layer that comprises readers, gateways, and reader ICs to wirelessly identify, locate, authenticate, and engage endpoints via RAIN, as well as provide power to and communicate bidirectionally with endpoint ICs. Geographically, the company has a business presence in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, of which key revenue is derived from the operations in the Asia Pacific region.

The Brink's Co is a provider of secure logistics and security solutions for cash and other valuables. Its segments include: North America segment includes operations in the U.S. and Canada, including the Brink’s Global Services (BGS) line of business; Latin America segment consists operations in Latin American countries where it has an ownership interest, including the BGS line of business; Europe segment includes total operations in European countries that provide services outside of the BGS line of business; and Rest of World segment consists operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It also includes total operations in European countries that provides BGS services and BGS activity in Latin American countries. It derives maximum revenue from North America segment.

Loomis AB is a Swedish company mainly focused on cash handling services, which include cash in transit (CIT) and cash management services (CMS). CIT entails the transportation of cash to and from stores, banks, and ATMs. CMS involves the transfer of cash from customers to Loomis's cash centers, where the company counts and packages bills and coins with a commitment to quality assurance. Additionally, CMS requires cash flow analysis, forecasting, and reporting, along with other tailored solutions. Besides CIT and CMS, Loomis also offers cross-border transportation services and general cargo services. Its operational segments include Europe, Latin America, and the USA, along with Loomis Pay. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the USA.

Brady Corp provides identification solutions and workplace safety products. The company offers identification and healthcare products that are sold under the Brady brand to maintenance, repair, and operations as well as original equipment manufacturing customers. Products include safety signs and labeling systems, material identification systems, wire identification, patient identification, and people identification. Brady also provides workplace safety and compliance products such as safety and compliance signs, asset tracking labels, and first-aid products. The company is organized and managed on a geographic basis with two reportable segments: Americas & Asia which derives maximum revenue, and Europe & Australia.

WNC Corp is engaged in designing, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge communications products. The company provides comprehensive technical support in RF antenna design, software design, hardware design, mechanical design, system integration, user interface development, and product testing & certification.

The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers. It operates in four segments: U.S. Secure Services, which mainly encompasses U.S.-based secure services business; Electronic Monitoring and Supervision Services, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adults for monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants; Reentry Services conducts its services in the United States represents services provided to adults for residential and non-residential treatment, educational and community-based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs; and International Services. The company operates in U.S, Australia and South Africa.

Alsok Co Ltd is a Japanese security services provider. The services and products offered include home security systems, personal security for senior citizens, children and women, life support such as housework contracting, listening-device inspection and long-term care, online security systems for corporations, electronic security systems with monitoring capabilities, ATM management systems, damage insurance, and housing complexes security services.

Nordic Semiconductor designs Bluetooth Low Energy chips for the wireless industry, making 90% of its revenue from this technology. Nordic’s chips are used in all types of battery-powered devices such as wearables, smarthome applications, asset trackers, and industrial and healthcare markets. In recent years Nordic has also expanded into adjacent technologies such as Wi-Fi, Thread protocol and long-range connectivity.

Thunder Software Technology Co Ltd is a China-based smart device operating system and platform technology provider. It provides smart device operating system solutions to consumers as well as enterprises. The company offers solutions for smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, camera solutions, mobile device management systems, application development platforms, and mobile security solutions. In addition, it also offers services such as carrier certification, Android OS upgrade, application development and maintenance, OS customization, and others.

EquipmentShare.com Inc is a construction technology solutions and equipment rental company. It operates business through reportable segments: Equipment Rental and Services Operations, comprises of recurring activity performed at full-service branch locations, such as equipment rentals and related services (including allocated telematics revenue related to rental customer access to the T3 platform), and sales of parts, supplies and maintenance services to construction contractors and others; and Equipment Sales, comprises of sales of new or used equipment made at any of branch locations and dealership sites, equipment sales to participants in the OWN Program. Its activities also include telematics subscriptions, software applications, building materials and hardware supplies, and others.

Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co Ltd is a China-based company mainly engaged in the research and development of chips. The company develops capacitive touch controllers and fingerprint recognition chips, serving applications in smart devices, IoT, and automotive electronics. It is also engaged in software development. The company's products and solutions are used by various mobile brands Huawei, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, Amazon, Samsung, Dell, Nokia, LG, ASUS, and others.

Hangzhou EZVIZ Network Co Ltd is engaged in providing smart life solutions based on visual interaction. It also provides open cloud platform services for managing IoT devices.

Shenzhen Huaqiang Industry Co Ltd is a China-based company operating in the electronic information industry. Focusing on the electronic information industry, the company continuously innovates service models, expands service content, upgrades service quality, and integrates innovation in many aspects such as electronic component distribution, application solution research and development, technical support guarantee, and industrial Internet, establishing a comprehensive and three-dimensional competitive advantage, and It has built the largest comprehensive electronic components trading service platform in China.

CoreCivic Inc is an owner and operator of private prisons and detention centers in the United States. It operates in three segments: Safety, Community, and Properties. The Community segment owns and operates residential reentry centers. The Properties segment owns properties for lease to third parties and government agencies. The vast majority of the company's revenue comes from the CoreCivic Safety segment which consists of correctional and detention facilities that are owned, or controlled via a long-term lease, and managed by the company, as well as those correctional and detention facilities owned by third parties but managed by CoreCivic.

Shanghai Sunmi Technology Co Ltd operates as a Business Internet of Things (BIoT) solution provider. It is engaged in the design, research and development, production, and sales of smart devices, along with the provision of related services. The company's offerings include CPad, Interactive Display, Mobile Terminals, Payment Terminals, Desktop Terminals, etc. the Group only has one operating segment. It generates revenue predominantly from sales of its BIoT solutions mainly including smart devices.

HMS Networks AB supplies proprietary, patented technology for intelligent industrial communication. It develops and manufactures solutions for connecting industrial products to networks and gateways, thus enabling interconnection between various networks. The group sells products in various countries, including Germany. It generates the majority of its revenue from the USA, Japan, France, China, Sweden, Italy, and other countries. The brands of the company are Anybus, Red Lion, N-Tron, Ewon, Intesis, Ixxat, Owasys, and PEAK-System.

Alarm.com Holdings Inc has a cloud-based platform that offers an expansive suite of IoT solutions addressing world-wide opportunities in the residential, multi-family, small business and enterprise commercial markets. It has two reportable segments: Alarm.com & Other. The Alarm.com segment represents the cloud-based Software platforms for intelligently connected property & related solutions. The other segment is focused on researching, developing & offering residential & commercial automation solutions & energy management products & services in adjacent markets. The majority of revenue is from the Alarm.com segment. The platform allows home & business owners to secure their properties and automate & control an array of connected device.

Digi International Inc is a Minnesota corporation that provides business and mission-critical Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services. It operates through two segments: IoT Products & Services, which supports OEMs, enterprise, and government customers in deploying secure IoT connectivity solutions, and IoT Solutions, consisting of SmartSense and its Managed Network-as-a-Service (MNaaS) business offering wireless temperature and condition-based monitoring, employee task management, label printing, and other services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the IoT Products & Services segment and mainly from the United States, with a presence in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Rest of the world.

S-1 Corp is a Korea-based company provides security and safety services. The business activity of the group is divided in to various divisions which includes physical security solutions, integrated security solutions, information security, building management solution and others solutions. It offers alarm monitoring, panic button notification, fire notification, equipment malfunction/emergency notification, PC security functions and CCTV digital video security systems, among others. It serves apartments, offices, stores, hospitals, factories and others.

Shenzhen SED Industry Co Ltd operates in a smart industry which includes smart transportation, smart lighting, new energy and smart business, rail transit communication signal industry, and logistics industry which includes industrial logistics. The company operates in four reporting segments namely: high-tech industry engineering services, digital and information services, data Heating and new energy services, and other industrial services. The majority of its revenue is generated from the high-tech industry engineering services segment.

Vusion is a company that offers Vuision Retail IOT technology platform to help retailers transform their physical stores into high-value digital assets that are more automated, data-driven, and connected in real-time to suppliers and consumers. It connects shelves to the cloud, providing real-time accurate information on product availability and location, allowing for reduced inventory, out-of-stock, and waste, as well as improved on-shelf availability and merchandizing compliance.

TKH Group NV is a provider of vertical-specific communications and connectivity solutions. Its operations are organized into three segments, which include Smart Vision systems, Smart Connectivity systems, and Smart Manufacturing systems. The firm derives revenue from the Netherlands, Europe (other), Asia, North America, and other. The Smart Vision systems segment operates through a coherent, vertically integrated business model combining hardware, software, and service focused on delivering end-to-end 2D/3D vision and security solutions. Smart Manufacturing systems segment focuses on delivering automated, software-driven production systems for specialized industrial markets. Smart Connectivity systems segment operates as a technology-driven provider of specialized connectivity solutions.

GPS Participacoes E Empreendimentos SA is engaged in the provision of property security services, sanitation and cleaning services, indoor logistics services, electronic security services, implementation, operation and building maintenance, maritime hotel services on oil platforms, kitchen services and meal sales, highway maintenance services, and participation in companies through the acquisition of shares or capital quotas.

Hanshow Technology Co Ltd is engaged in Wireless communication technology for the Internet of Things. The company provides digital technology to help stores and facilities reduce operational costs, increase sales, and deliver an improved experience for the customers.

Maxvision Technology Corp is specialized in artificial intelligence and algorithm researches and intelligent system integration. Its products include smart port, smart traffic, artificial intelligence, and smart systems.

Fibocom Wireless Inc is a Chinese wireless communication module and solutions provider. It is focused on the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and consumer electronics. The company brand products cover LTE, NB-IoT/eMTC, HSPA, GSM/GPRS wireless communication modules and solutions. Through IoT, the company offers solutions such as wireless payment, car networking, security monitoring, mobile internet, and smart grid.

Spark is one of only three integrated telecommunications companies in New Zealand. It is the leading mobile network operator with low- to mid-40% subscriber and revenue share, and the dominant provider of fixed-line broadband services with a mid-30% subscriber share. It has a big position in the New Zealand corporate and wholesale telecommunications services provision space. Spark supplements its core telecommunications operations and related infrastructure with IT products and services across cloud, managed data and networks, procurement, data centers, and Internet of Things. Its operations are all based in New Zealand, except for its 41% interest in Southern Cross Submarine Cables, which has zero book value and to which Spark has no funding obligations.

Prosegur is a Madrid-headquartered security-services group founded in 1976 and listed on the Spanish stock market. It operates through five principal businesses: guarding and technology-led security, cash logistics, monitored alarms, cybersecurity under the Cipher brand, and outsourced process and technology services through AVOS Tech. The cash division transports, stores, processes and manages banknotes and other valuables, while the security unit combines personnel with monitoring and control systems. Prosegur Alarms installs and monitors protection systems for homes and small businesses through alarm-receiving centres. The group also sells cybersecurity and back-office services to corporate clients, giving it a broader technology footprint than a traditional guarding company. Prosegur reported operations in 36 countries, more than 180,000 employees and €4.9 billion of 2024 sales. Its investment in Weecover reflects strategic interest in embedded insurance, but security and cash-management services remain the core operating businesses.

Willfar Information Technology Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of software and hardware products at all levels of the Internet of Things, such as electric monitoring terminals, water and gas heat sensing terminals, communication gateways, communication modules, and smart utility management system software.

Shenzhen Topband Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of intelligent controller solutions, high-efficient motors, and lithium batteries for the household appliance, power tools industry, and technology-related markets.

NextNav Inc provides GPS service. The company NextNav TerraPoiNT system keeps critical infrastructure resilient with reliable Position, Navigation, and Timing services in the absence of GPS.