Update on FLIR’s Acquisition Plans for Point Grey Research

FLIR Point Grey Research

In the latest update of their acquisition plans for Point Grey Research, FLIR Systems, Inc. has announced the company will operate as “FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions”  as a stand-alone entity of FLIR’s OEM and Emerging business segment.  The company did not comment on the decision to abandon the Point Grey Research branding,

FLIR has yet to announce changes, if any, to Point Grey’s product distribution channels and marketing plans.  However, the name change suggests sales of the popular industrial camera products may by managed within FLIR’s existing sales channels.

In market news;

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLIR) shares moved to $29.18 on Monday. The weekly volatility of FLIR is 1.04% and monthly volatility is 1.59%. Firm weekly performance is 0.69% while year to date (YTD) performance is 5.21%. Company net profit margin stands at 11.80% whereas its Gross Margin is 46.80%. This year company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) growth is 23.10% and next year’s estimated EPS growth is 12.06%.