Acquisition Criteria
Providing Innovative Solutions for a Dynamic Market
With security industry dynamics changing dramatically since 9/11, new and exciting opportunities have emerged for Argyle Security to fulfill its vision. There is an increasing need for customer-focused, IP-centric solutions that contain relevant, leading-edge, cost-effective technology.
In addition to growing our existing business segments organically, Argyle intends to acquire and effectively integrate attractive companies that strategically fit into our global strategy.
We are actively looking for companies that are synergistic in some way with Argyle’s existing businesses and that fit one or more of the following criteria in a meaningful way:
- Demonstrates competitive advantage in at least one key area
- Enhances existing geographic footprint
- Increases market share in existing vertical markets or channels
- Facilitates entry into targeted new vertical markets or channels
- Brings products or technology that can serve existing markets or channels
- Offers a new technology that is complementary to Argyle’s strategy
- Has international presence or potential
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- Is profitable, or can quickly become profitable
- Has potential/opportunity for attractive revenue and margin growth
- Has strong share in a relevant market
- Has capable management team that shares Argyle's vision and strategy
- Has a customer-focused, solutions philosophy
- Has a track record of capitalizing on convergence opportunities
- Is fairly priced — win-win for both seller and buyer
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