Issy-les-Moulineaux (France) -- Wavecom S.A. announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Anyware Technologies, an industry leader in machine-to-machine (M2M) client-server software solutions located in Toulouse, France.
"Anyware is a recognized leader in developing M2M software solutions for customers who use wireless technology to enhance their business processes. Anyware Technologies' M2M-specific solutions perfectly complement Wavecom's secure and scalable Intelligent Device Services (IDS) platform, with the combination creating the most advanced end-to-end software solution in the industry." commented Ron Black, CEO of Wavecom.
"We have been a Wavecom technology partner for several years and welcome the opportunity to join forces in broadening the deployment of our combined best-in-class turn-key solutions which allow customers to develop wireless products that connect any equipment seamlessly to their IT infrastructure." added Ludovic Le Moan, CEO of Anyware Technologies.
Anyware Technologies is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wavecom. The headquarters remains in Toulouse. Emmanuel Walckenaer, becomes CEO of this subsidiary while retaining his current role as VP of Wavecom's Intelligent Device Services. Ludovic Le Moan will continue to play a strategic role in the company by driving technological innovation. He will pilot the building of a new offer, combining Anyware Technologies software and Wavecom embedded expertise on a new platform which will ease customer's adoption while significantly reducing time to market of complete M2M solutions.
Emmanuel Walckenaer, added, "Anyware Technologies brings to Wavecom a world class-leading Integrated Development Environment (IDE), built on Eclipse, whose ease-of-use will accelerate broad adoption of wireless M2M applications. Anyware's Java-based software can be used with all brands of wireless modules and the company will continue to supply to the entire wireless M2M space.
Formed in 2000, Anyware Technologies has grown at high double digit rates over the last few years, ending 2007 with sales of nearly 5 million Euros, an increase of 74% from the previous year, and was profitable. The transaction was finalized for a cash payment to Anyware shareholders of 9.1 million Euros plus 1.5 million Euros placed in an escrow account for customary warranty provisions. An additional payment for earn-out of up to 2 million upon reaching certain milestones is to be made in 2009. The acquisition should be accretive for Wavecom in 2008.
About Wavecom
Wavecom is a worldwide leader in embedded industrial wireless communication solutions for automotive, machineto-machine and mobile professional applications. Wavecom's solutions include the Open AT software platform encompassing the Wavecom Open AT Operating System, a wide range of Plug-Ins, the Open AT Integrated Development Environment (IDE) along with a market-leading range of Wireless CPUs (Central Processing Units), and an expanding portfolio of services. These complete embedded solutions enable makers of all types of machines to development of a new breed of intelligent wireless applications, without the need of external processors and other ASICs (ApplicationSpecific Integrated Circuits) and components.
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, Wavecom has subsidiaries in Hong Kong (China), Research Triangle Park, NC (USA) and Farnborough (UK). Wavecom is publicly traded on Euronext Paris (Eurolist) in France and on the NASDAQ (WVCM) exchange in the U.S.
About Anyware Technologies
Created in 2000, Anyware Technologies is a French software and solutions provider expert in embedded software, Web technologies and IT systems. Leveraging its technology, tools and expertise, the company has created a set of Machine-To-Machine software and professional services. The Machine-To-Machine portfolio is especially designed to facilitate the connection, management and monitoring of remote equipments through a Web interface.
Anyware Technologies proposes a unique M2M offer based on a universal technology able to connect any equipment to the IT system of a company. The quality and flexibility of this offer enables M2M applications in sectors as varied as personal assistants, access control, security, remote monitoring and billboard management. The company has formed technological partnerships with the main M2M market leaders.