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Schneider Electric Acquires AVEVA Group, British Multinational Known for Industrial Software Development and Production

Written by Ruth Rodrigues
Published on 20/01/2023 at 18:15
Updated on 20/01/2023 at 18:24
Após várias tentativas, multinacional francesa Schneider Electric, líder global especializada em gestão de energia e automação digital, recentemente fechou o contrato de compra da AVEVA, uma das líderes mundiais em software industrial.
Fonte: Financial Times
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After Several Attempts, French Multinational Schneider Electric, Global Leader Specialized in Energy Management and Digital Automation, Recently Closed the Purchase Agreement of AVEVA, One of the World Leaders in Industrial Software.

Schneider Electric has been trying to acquire AVEVA, an industrial software company, for some time, but until now, it had not been able to convince investors. After an initial offer made in September of last year (2022), it moved forward with its offer for the remaining shares, valued at around $11.9 million.

Meet the British Multinational, AVEVA, Reference in Industrial Software Management and Development

AVEVA Group is a British multinational, founded in 1967, which has grown from a niche design software developer to a reference in industrial software development, currently valued at around £10 billion.

AVEVA’s software enhances efficiency and reduces costs for over 20,000 customers worldwide, providing a Digital Twin for the entire lifecycle of the connected.

Offering services from engineering, design, data management, to operations and maintenance in numerous industries around the globe.

The global industry increasingly relies on data to enhance business value. Through the union of AVEVA with Schneider Electric, a new approach to transforming the digital processes involved in client operations is possible.

Driving improvements by reducing energy and carbon intensity, accelerating the companies’ sustainability journey.

The Union Focuses On: Transforming the Industrial Software Sector

AVEVA’s strategic goal is to become the number one provider of software and industrial information in a SaaS model, investing in a subscription-only business model.

Although controlled by Schneider Electric, certain intentions have been established to maintain the company’s autonomy.

These revolve around investing in research and development, enhancing product potentials for clients.

Aiming to meet their needs more efficiently and quickly through an even more comprehensive portfolio.

AVEVA’s CEO, Peter Herweck, stated that “The needs of the industrial world are becoming increasingly complex, but the opportunities to create competitive advantage, value, and sustainability through digital transformation have never been more attractive. AVEVA is now ideally positioned, with the collaboration not only of Schneider Electric but of all its partners, to drive innovation, change, and value for our customers. The last 50 years for AVEVA have been incredibly exciting and I want to thank everyone who has been part of this journey to create a global leader in industrial software and data. I am convinced that, through ongoing investment and transformation, the best is yet to come,” he added.

Meanwhile, AVEVA’s Chairman, Philip Aiken, stated that “It has been a pleasure to lead AVEVA over the last decade, a company that has become a global leader in industrial software and the largest technology company listed in the UK. I would like to thank the Board, our employees, customers, partners, and investors for their contributions and support, and wish the company continued success as part of Schneider Electric.”

Ruth Rodrigues

Formada em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), atua como redatora e divulgadora científica.

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