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As Editor of SDM, Laura Stepanek is responsible for the overall editorial direction of the magazine, its supplements, e-newsletters and website. She works with the SDM editorial staff to develop content that helps security dealers and systems integrators operate successful businesses. Laura represents SDM at trade shows and conferences, often presenting the results of exclusive research studies such as the SDM Industry Forecast. She writes and edits a variety of articles, and manages the annual SDM 100 and Top Systems Integrators reports. Laura joined SDM in 1984. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Barat College of DePaul University. Contact Laura with article ideas.

Pelco Purchased by Schneider Electric

August 1, 2007
Laura Stepanek
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France-based Schneider Electric today announced the acquisition of California-based Pelco Inc., a privately held company. Pelco is a worldwide leader in the design, development and manufacturing of video security systems. The company's cameras and domes can be seen in virtually every city across the country.
In a press release issued by Schneider Electric, it said that Pelco will strengthen Schneider Electric’s Building Automation offering. Commercial, industrial and residential buildings represent more than 50 percent of Schneider Electric's business. Building Automation, which encompasses power and HVAC control, electronic security and fire safety, is one of Schneider Electric’s new businesses.
 
The acquisitions of TAC, Andover Controls and Invensys Building Systems have enabled the group to become a major player in that business. Through the acquisition of Pelco, Schneider Electric rebalances its Building Automation solutions portfolio by reinforcing its already existing security platform (sales of €155 million in 2006) and strengthens its ability to offer fully integrated systems.
 
The video security industry is the most attractive segment of the security industry, Schneider Electric's press release said. It is shifting from pure analog communication protocols to more high value-added IP protocol and software based solutions.
 
Pelco is the best possible fit for Schneider Electric to expand into building automation and security, for reasons including:
  • Leader in the fast growing video security industry; 
  • Highest brand recognition in the industry; 
  • Broadest product line in the industry with the unique ability to offer full end-to-end solutions; 
  • Strong innovation capabilities with significant R&D investments representing 7.5% of sales; 
  • Premier customer base thanks to world-class technical support and customer service; 
  • Strong sales & marketing organization with a wide geographical coverage (130 countries); 
  • Solid track record of above industry growth with a CAGR of 21% over the period 1997-2006 (sales of $506 million in 2006); 
  • Significant potential for profitability improvement through operational leverage (EBITDA of $46 million and EBITA of $30 million in 2006).
Pelco will report into Schneider Electric’s Building Automation business unit, and will take the leadership of its present Fire & Security Product Division. Significant synergies will occur from the leveraging of Schneider Electric’s Building Automation businesses, including their respective distribution networks and the possibility to offer complete solutions.
 
The transaction is expected to generate revenue and cost synergies estimated at $67 million on EBITDA in 2011.
 
David Mc Donald, Pelco's president and CEO, said: “Schneider Electric is an ideal partner for Pelco. Both companies share the same commitment to people, innovation and customer service that will make our combined enterprise an even stronger, more competitive player in the industry. We look forward to the unique benefits this partnership will bring to our customers and employees.”
 
Arne Frank, executive vice president of Schneider Electric Building Automation business unit, said: “The combination of our companies will create a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions in the building management industry. Pelco’s unique position in IP-based video security represents a tremendous additional organic growth opportunity. With this acquisition, a very important additional step is made to further reinforce our leadership in Open & Integrated solutions for Building IT.”
 
The price to be paid for Pelco is $1,220 million expressed as an enterprise value on a cash-free debt-free basis. In addition, Schneider Electric will pay to the sellers the net present value of a tax benefit resulting from the step-up of Pelco’s assets, representing $320 million. As a consequence, the total price paid in cash at closing will be $1,540 million. The company had a net debt of roughly $139 million at June 30, 2007. This transaction is expected to be accretive to EPS from year 1 and the ROCE to cover Schneider Electric’s cost of capital in year 3, in accordance with the Group’s acquisition criteria. The transaction is subject to anti-trust and other regulatory approval and is expected to close by October 2007.

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Laura-stepanek-200

As Editor of SDM, Laura Stepanek is responsible for the overall editorial direction of the magazine, its supplements, e-newsletters and website. She works with the SDM editorial staff to develop content that helps security dealers and systems integrators operate successful businesses. Laura represents SDM at trade shows and conferences, often presenting the results of exclusive research studies such as the SDM Industry Forecast. She writes and edits a variety of articles, and manages the annual SDM 100 and Top Systems Integrators reports. Laura joined SDM in 1984. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Barat College of DePaul University. Contact Laura with article ideas.

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