Bosch acquired the Canadian company Extreme CCTV
Inc. The shareholders and option holders accepted Bosch’s offer of $5 Canadian
dollars per share in cash, resulting in a transaction volume of approximately
93 million Canadian dollars (roughly 63 million euros). With the acquisition of
Extreme CCTV, Bosch is strengthening its Security Systems division and
extending its activities in video surveillance.
Extreme CCTV is a manufacturer and supplier of active infrared illuminators,
integrated day/night cameras with active illumination, and hardened imaging
products for use in extreme environments. Furthermore, its product range
includes systems for license-plate capture and recognition.
In 2007, the company and its 130 associates worldwide generated sales of
approximately $43 million Canadian dollars. Extreme CCTV has locations in Burnaby (Canada), Newcastle (U.K.), Church Crookham (U.K.), and Barbados. The company has three brands: Extreme, Forward
Vision, and Derwent.