SU Group Investment Completes Acquisition of KM Safety Solution Company; Expands Safety Solutions and Adds Intelligent Emergency Lighting Products
The completed all-cash purchase brings safety consultancy and Hong Kong emergency lighting distribution rights into the business.
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Rhea-AI Summary
SU Group Holdings (Nasdaq: SUGP) has completed its acquisition of KM Safety Solution through its wholly owned subsidiary, SU Group Investment. The subsidiary purchased 100% of KM's equity interests from Lead New under the sale and purchase agreement announced on September 15, 2026. Aggregate consideration for the all-cash acquisition was HK$5,616,000, approximately US$721,000 at an exchange rate of HK$7.78 to US$1.00.
KM provides safety solutions and related consultancy services. It also holds rights to market, sell and distribute intelligent emergency lighting control products in Hong Kong under a third-party distribution agreement that commenced on July 22, 2026 and has a 24-month term. SU Group sees an opportunity to combine these capabilities with its security engineering business.
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Positive
- Major point100% acquisition of KM completed through wholly owned SU Group Investment, adding safety solutions and consultancy services.
- Minor pointHong Kong emergency lighting distribution rights added under an agreement commencing July 22, 2026, with a 24-month term.
Negative
- Major pointHK$5,616,000 all-cash consideration, approximately US$721,000, paid for the acquisition. 88% of market cap
Details
Market move: SUGP -12.10% vs previous close. acquisition completion
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Key Figures
- Acquisition consideration
- HK$5,616,000
- All-cash acquisition
- Equity acquired
- 100%
- KM Safety Solution Company Limited
- Distribution agreement term
- 24 months
- Intelligent emergency lighting control products in Hong Kong
Previous Acquisition Reports
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Proposed 100% KM purchase for HK$5,616,000 cash, subject to due diligence and approvals.
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The aggregate consideration for the all-cash acquisition was
SU Group's Chairman and CEO, Dave Chan, commented, "KM adds safety solutions and consultancy services, along with rights to market, sell and distribute intelligent emergency lighting control products in
KM provides safety solutions and related consultancy services. KM also holds rights to market, sell and distribute intelligent emergency lighting control products in
About SU Group Holdings Limited
SU Group (Nasdaq: SUGP) is an integrated security-related services company that primarily provides security-related engineering services, security guarding and screening services, and related vocational training services in Hong Kong. Through its subsidiaries, SU Group has been providing turnkey services to the existing infrastructure or planned development of its customers through the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of security systems for over two decades. The security systems that SU Group provides services include threat detection systems, traffic and pedestrian control systems, and extra-low voltage systems in private and public sectors, including commercial properties, public facilities, and residential properties in Hong Kong. For more information visit www.sugroup.com.hk.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Company makes forward-looking statements in this press release within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning the Company's expectations regarding the potential benefits of the Acquisition and the integration of KM's business, and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words "may," "might," "will," "will likely result," "should," "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "continue," "target" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to the Company as of the date of this press release and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements herein due to a variety of factors and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or developments or otherwise.
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FAQ
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How much did SU Group pay to acquire KM Safety Solution?
SU Group Investment acquired 100% of KM Safety Solution's equity interests for aggregate all-cash consideration of HK$5,616,000, approximately US$721,000. The US dollar equivalent uses an exchange rate of HK$7.78 to US$1.00. The seller was Lead New.
What business capabilities does SU Group gain from the KM Safety Solution acquisition?
KM adds safety solutions and related consultancy services, plus rights to market, sell and distribute intelligent emergency lighting control products in Hong Kong. Those rights are held under a third-party distribution agreement that commenced on July 22, 2026 and has a 24-month term.