Billion Dollar Hardware Manufacturer Acquires Canadian EAC Company
Electronic access line Keyscan has been bought by mechanical lock conglomerate Kaba, in a move it hopes opens up new distribution and dealer channels in North America.
We examine what the deal means for both companies and the market in this note.
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