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ASSA ABLOY sells PKI business unit to Vista Equity Partners
01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
Divestiture of a digital identity unit shifts ASSA ABLOY's portfolio mix; private-equity buyer signals continued sponsor appetite for security assets.
Minor portfolio reshuffle, no read-through for listed peers
Deal terms and closing conditions disclosure
Terms undisclosed, valuation impact unknown
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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to sell HID's PKI business unit to Vista Equity Partners ("Vista"). The PKI business unit (Public Key Infrastructure) provides digital trust, identity, authentication, encryption, and certificate management...
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
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03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
04 RECEIPTS
THE SOURCE RECORD.
2 SOURCES CONFIRMED05 PROPAGATION
WHAT THIS TOUCHES.
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