Expanding Acuity’s Data Center Portfolio from Edge Control to Leak Detection, Sensing and Monitoring
- Parameter is a Leader in Data Center Leak Detection, a Fast-Growing Market Driven by the Shift to Liquid Cooling
- Transaction Expected to Close in the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2027 and be Accretive to Acuity Fiscal 2027 Full-Year Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share
ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) (the "Company" or "Acuity") has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Parameter Technologies ("Parameter") for a purchase price of $675 million. It is expected to be accretive to Acuity's fiscal 2027 full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share.
Parameter provides mission-critical leak detection, environmental monitoring and battery monitoring solutions for data centers and other critical infrastructure. Its accurate, location-specific leak detection capabilities help customers identify issues earlier, reduce disruption and protect critical equipment as data centers adopt more complex liquid cooling systems. Upon closing, Parameter will become part of Distech ControlsTM within Acuity Intelligent Spaces. Parameter shares Distech’s go-to-market channels, which include system integrators and distributors, and will deepen Distech’s relationships with cooling equipment OEMs.
“Parameter has built a high-performing business that is highly complementary to Distech’s portfolio,” said Peter Han, President of Acuity Intelligent Spaces. “By combining Parameter’s sensing, detection and monitoring technology with Distech’s edge controls, we expand our capabilities in data centers and deepen relationships with channel partners. This builds on Distech’s proven ability to solve customer problems and scale adjacent technologies that support durable growth for Acuity Intelligent Spaces.”
Parameter expects to deliver sales of approximately $100 million for calendar 2027, representing growth of more than 30 percent year-over-year, and EBITDA margins of approximately 40 percent. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Acuity Intelligent Spaces revenue growth and margins.
“We have built our business around technology that customers trust to protect critical equipment,” said Michael Blazes, Chief Executive Officer of Parameter. “Joining Acuity allows us to build on that success. Together, we can bring our technology to more applications, help customers identify issues earlier and take action to better protect their operations.”
Acquisition Financing and Close
We anticipate funding the transaction using $500 million in borrowings and the remainder with cash on the balance sheet. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, subject to customary closing conditions, including, among others, the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.
PJT Partners is serving as financial advisor to Acuity and Baker McKenzie is providing external legal counsel. J.P. Morgan and Bank of America are leading the financing.
About Acuity
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.
About Parameter Technologies
Parameter Technologies develops monitoring and detection solutions for data centers, utilities and critical infrastructure. Through its RLE Technologies and CellWatch brands, Parameter provides leak detection, environmental monitoring and battery monitoring solutions that help facility operators protect performance and minimize costly downtime. Parameter is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, with engineering and service operations in Raleigh, North Carolina, and sales and service capabilities in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
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