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全球最大的工業(yè)自動(dòng)化、信息化和數(shù)字化轉(zhuǎn)型企業(yè)之一羅克韋爾自動(dòng)化公司(NYSE: ROK)與全球領(lǐng)先的云原生智能制造平臺(tái)供應(yīng)商Plex Systems(簡(jiǎn)稱“Plex”)近日宣布,雙方已達(dá)成協(xié)議,羅克韋爾自動(dòng)化將以 22.2 億美元現(xiàn)金收購(gòu)Plex。
Plex的獨(dú)特優(yōu)勢(shì)在于可提供大規(guī)模運(yùn)行的單實(shí)例、多租戶架構(gòu)的軟件即服務(wù)(SaaS)智能制造平臺(tái)。該平臺(tái)具有先進(jìn)的制造執(zhí)行系統(tǒng)、質(zhì)量和供應(yīng)鏈管理能力,可每天為全球700余家客戶處理超過(guò)80億次數(shù)據(jù)交互。隨著羅克韋爾自動(dòng)化在全球市場(chǎng)準(zhǔn)入、行業(yè)專業(yè)知識(shí),以及將實(shí)時(shí)數(shù)據(jù)轉(zhuǎn)化為決策等優(yōu)勢(shì)的加入,Plex的軟件能力將得到進(jìn)一步凸顯。
“隨著制造業(yè)企業(yè)愈來(lái)愈多地采用云解決方案以提高其運(yùn)營(yíng)的彈性、靈活性和可持續(xù)性,此次收購(gòu)將加速羅克韋爾自動(dòng)化實(shí)現(xiàn)‘互聯(lián)企業(yè)’戰(zhàn)略。”羅克韋爾自動(dòng)化公司董事長(zhǎng)兼首席執(zhí)行官 Blake Moret 表示,“通過(guò)將 Plex 的尖端云技術(shù)和羅克韋爾自動(dòng)化的現(xiàn)有產(chǎn)品組合及領(lǐng)域?qū)I(yè)知識(shí)相結(jié)合,我們將為客戶帶來(lái)更多價(jià)值,創(chuàng)造更多制勝可能。這次收購(gòu)也將加速我們的軟件收入增長(zhǎng),并強(qiáng)化年度經(jīng)常性收入流(ARR)。”
當(dāng)前,制造業(yè)企業(yè)面臨日趨激烈的市場(chǎng)競(jìng)爭(zhēng),迫切需要增加產(chǎn)量,提高靈活性,提升效率并保證合規(guī)。企業(yè)希望尋求易于部署、使用和維護(hù)的云制造執(zhí)行系統(tǒng),以實(shí)現(xiàn)生產(chǎn)系統(tǒng)的智能化升級(jí)。Plex則能夠幫助客戶連接、自動(dòng)操作、跟蹤和分析他們的運(yùn)營(yíng)和供應(yīng)鏈。
羅克韋爾自動(dòng)化公司軟件與控制部高級(jí)副總裁 Brian Shepherd 表示:“我們相信,大數(shù)據(jù)與工業(yè)互聯(lián)網(wǎng)等技術(shù)力量的融合,正在改變工業(yè)制造。羅克韋爾自動(dòng)化近期收購(gòu)整合了Fiix先進(jìn)的資產(chǎn)維護(hù)和管理能力,結(jié)合Plex的加入,我們將為客戶的現(xiàn)代生產(chǎn)系統(tǒng)提供更強(qiáng)大的云原生解決方案組合。”
Plex 公司首席執(zhí)行官Bill Berutti表示:“Plex并非一家普通的企業(yè),更是智能制造發(fā)展中的先鋒,是全球 700余家客戶值得信賴的合作伙伴。此次與羅克韋爾自動(dòng)化聯(lián)手,將為我們的客戶、合作伙伴和員工帶來(lái)更多價(jià)值,不斷擴(kuò)大我們的影響力,更好地踐行‘云智造’使命。”
Plex將并入羅克韋爾自動(dòng)化軟件與控制業(yè)務(wù)部門(mén),為各類自動(dòng)化生產(chǎn)與管理系統(tǒng)提供包括設(shè)計(jì)、運(yùn)營(yíng)和維護(hù)等方面的領(lǐng)先硬件、軟件產(chǎn)品與服務(wù)。伴隨著此次收購(gòu),羅克韋爾自動(dòng)化將迎來(lái)500余位新員工。
此次收購(gòu)將以現(xiàn)金結(jié)合短期和長(zhǎng)期債務(wù)的方式進(jìn)行。根據(jù)例行成交條件以及監(jiān)管審查的完成進(jìn)展,這項(xiàng)收購(gòu)預(yù)計(jì)將于2021財(cái)年第四季度完成。
Rockwell Automation To Expand Industrial Cloud Software Offering With Acquisition Of Plex Systems
· Rockwell to acquire Plex Systems for $2.22 billion in cash
· Plex is the leading pure software-as-a-service, cloud-native smart manufacturing platform operating at scale
· Plex provides leading applications in manufacturing execution, supply chain visibility, and quality management across discrete, hybrid, and process industry segments
· Plex revenue growing double digits and acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Rockwell operating margins
· Plex acquisition expected to accelerate Rockwell annual recurring revenue goal achievement by approximately two years
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, and Plex Systems, the leading cloud-native smart manufacturing platform operating at scale, announced that Rockwell has entered into an agreement to acquire Plex for $2.22 billion in cash.
Plex offers the only single-instance, multi-tenant SaaS manufacturing platform operating at scale, including advanced manufacturing execution systems, quality, and supply chain management capabilities. It has over 700 customers and manages more than 8 billion transactions per day. Plex’s software capabilities will be further differentiated by Rockwell’s global market access, complementary industry expertise, and ability to turn real-time data into actionable insights.
“This acquisition will accelerate our strategy to bring the Connected Enterprise to life, driving faster time to value for our customers as they increasingly adopt cloud solutions to improve resilience, agility, and sustainability in their operations,” said Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation. “Combining Plex’s cutting-edge cloud technology with Rockwell’s existing software portfolio and domain expertise will add customer value and create more ways to win. The acquisition will also accelerate our software revenue growth and strengthen our annual recurring revenue streams.”
A growing dilemma for manufacturers is the urgent need to increase production and improve resilience, while driving efficiency and compliance. Companies are increasingly seeking to upgrade their production systems with modern, cloud-based manufacturing execution systems that are easy to implement, use, and maintain. Plex’s platform helps customers to connect, automate, track, and analyze their operations and connected supply chains.
“Rockwell believes in the power of data and technology to transform manufacturing and industrial operations,” said Brian Shepherd, senior vice president, Software and Control, for Rockwell Automation. “Together with the advanced asset maintenance and management capabilities provided by our recent Fiix acquisition, Rockwell will have a strong portfolio of cloud-native solutions for our customers’ production systems upon completion of the Plex acquisition.”
“Plex has always been more than a company,” said Bill Berutti, CEO of Plex. “We have been a leader in the movement to smart manufacturing and a trusted partner to more than 700 manufacturing companies around the globe. Joining forces with Rockwell is great for our customers, our partners, and our employees as we move to expand our reach and impact and accelerate our mission to bring manufacturing to the cloud.”
Plex will be reported as part of Rockwell’s Software and Control operating segment which provides leading hardware and software offerings for the design, operation, and maintenance of production automation and management systems. As a part of the acquisition, Rockwell will welcome more than 500 highly engaged new employees.
The acquisition will be financed with a combination of cash and short-term and long-term debt. Subject to customary closing conditions and completion of regulatory review, the acquisition is expected to close in Rockwell’s fiscal fourth quarter.