Sciens Building Solutions acquires Open Systems Integrators
Overview
Sciens Building Solutions, a leading fire and life safety company, was actively seeking to expand its footprint in the Northeast and beyond. They engaged Valufinder to identify potential acquisition targets to strengthen and expand their portfolio of integrated low-voltage system providers.
Challenges
Sciens faced several challenges in this acquisition process:
Strategic Growth: Sciens needed a target that aligned with its growth strategy and complemented its existing offerings in fire and life safety.
Cultural and Operational Fit: The target had to have a strong reputation in the market while maintaining a cultural alignment with Sciens’ values and long-term vision.
Solution
Valufinder facilitated the acquisition by:
Identifying the Target: Utilizing a DealStar search, Valufinder identified Open Systems Integrators (OSI), a leading provider of integrated low-voltage systems, as an ideal acquisition target for Sciens.
Confidential Introduction: Valufinder approached OSI discreetly, ensuring a confidential process that respected both parties’ interests.
Transaction Facilitation: Valufinder coordinated the information exchange and negotiations, ensuring the transaction proceeded smoothly and aligned with Sciens’ strategic goals.
Outcome
Sciens Building Solutions successfully acquired Open Systems Integrators, further expanding its presence in the fire and life safety provider industry. Thanks to Valufinder’s DealStar process, Sciens has acquired several add-on companies, including OSI. This acquisition strengthened Sciens’ platform in the region, allowing for further growth opportunities while retaining OSI’s leadership team to ensure operational continuity.