Sale of ASM Security

Invescom acted as sell-side advisor to the owners of ASM Security, a manufacturer of emergency lighting systems, in the sale to the investor consortium led by Mercurio.

Founded nearly 30 years ago, ASM Security began manufacturing emergency lighting systems in the early 2010s after previously operating as a distributor of building security solutions. Since then, it has continuously scaled up production, expanded its portfolio of emergency lighting systems, and entered new geographical markets in Europe and the Middle East. Today, ASM Security operates as a pure play manufacturer, with a focus on export markets.

The company sells its products primarily under its Clever Light brand, offering emergency lighting and exit sign systems optimized for various applications, capable of managing thousands of luminaires. Its products are installed in office buildings, sports facilities, shopping centers, airports, metro stations, and public institutions across several countries. ASM Security develops and manufactures both the hardware and software components in its cutting-edge, highly automated, and scalable production facility in Szolnok, Hungary.

Imre Sebők, the company’s founder and former managing director, continues to actively support ASM Security’s growth after the transaction, particularly in R&D and production development.

The investor consortium led by Mercurio Capital, the investment arm of Mercurio Group emerged as the best bidder in a competitive auction process, ready to build on the strong foundation and achievements laid by Mr. Sebők, and continue ASM’s success story in its next phase of growth.

What our client said:

“After 29 years of hard work, the moment no founding owner ever wants to face has arrived: the time to hand over the company. The most important goal was to preserve the values of ASM and, with the assistance of Invescom, to select the best possible investor. After lengthy negotiations and a thorough evaluation of incoming offers, the decision was to go with Mercurio. The outstanding professional expertise and drive of Ádám Forgács, Viktor Kozma, and Dávid Dohos ensure that everything I built is now in the best hands and that the ASM name will endure and continue to grow stronger in the decades ahead. Special thanks go to the Invescom team, led by Pál Farkas, whose professional support and dedicated work were indispensable in making this transaction happen.”

Imre Sebők, Founder, ASM Security