Manufacturing & Distribution
AD Systems Has Been Acquired by Allegion
Published March 8, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE // SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – CLA Meridian Capital LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aurora Systems, Inc. by Allegion (NYSE: ALLE), a global security products and solutions provider. CLA Meridian Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor to AD Systems in the transaction with Allegion. AD Systems and Allegion’s strong ties to high-quality distribution and expertise makes both companies a natural fit for each other, enabling them to offer the best solutions for customers.
About AD Systems
AD Systems, founded in 2013 with headquarters in Everett, Washington, is a top designer and manufacturer of high-performance interior and storefront door systems, specializing in sliding and acoustic solutions for the healthcare and commercial markets. AD Systems’ product portfolio includes sliding and swinging doors, perimeter frames, door hardware, gasketing seals and sidelite panels under its ExamSlide™, OfficeSlide™ and InsetSlide™ product brands.
About Allegion
Founded in 2013, Allegion is a leading global pioneer in safety and security, with major brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® 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.
“AD Systems is an innovator in door solutions,” said Tim Eckersley, Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas region. “These solutions are sought across the U.S. healthcare, storefront and commercial spaces because of their distinct designs that provide acoustics control, privacy and ADA compliance. With AD Systems offerings and Allegion’s strong door and door control brands, we will be able to innovate the industry together.”
“We found the CLA Meridian Capital team to be very knowledgeable and committed throughout the process. Their ability to uniquely and effectively position our business to a global investor universe proved invaluable. The partnership with Allegion represents an exciting new chapter.”
Greg Goldfinch, CEO and co-founder
AD Systems
“The combination of AD Systems innovative product offering and Allegion’s global distribution and technical sales capabilities make for a tremendous partnership. We have enjoyed the opportunity of working with Greg and the team at AD Systems on a variety of strategic initiatives over a multi-year relationship.”
Brian Murphy, President & Managing Director
CLA Meridian Capital
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About CLA Meridian Capital
CLA Meridian Capital is the investment banking division of CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor and broker dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. With 30+ years of middle-market M&A and financial advisory experience, $22 billion in total transaction value, and deep industry knowledge across the Consumer, Industrials, and Technology sectors, CLA Meridian Capital helps our clients preserve the value they’ve built and the legacies they leave behind.
