Allegion Boosts Access Solutions Portfolio With Waitwhile Acquisition

Acquisition Overview - Allegion plc (ALLE) has completed the acquisition of Waitwhile Inc., a privately owned company, through one of its subsidiaries, with financial terms undisclosed [1] - Waitwhile, based in San Francisco, CA, provides cloud-based solutions for appointment scheduling and queue management, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing wait times [2] Strategic Rationale - The acquisition aligns with Allegion's strategy to expand its market share and customer base, particularly in non-residential markets such as education, healthcare, government, commercial, and retail [3] - Waitwhile's solutions will enhance Allegion's software capabilities and digital access solutions portfolio, offering improved crowd management and real-time updates [3][8] Growth Strategy - Acquisitions are a key component of Allegion's growth strategy, focusing on strategic buyouts and innovations to improve long-term results [4] - Recent acquisitions include Gatewise, ELATEC, Novas, Trimco, Lemaar, and Next Door Company, each contributing to various segments of Allegion's portfolio [4][5][6] Market Performance - Allegion is experiencing growth in its Americas segment, driven by increased demand for non-residential products, and the International segment is benefiting from heightened awareness of security and safety [7] - The company's stock has gained 13.6% year-to-date, outperforming the industry growth of 8.7% [7]