Hexagon has acquired the remaining 49 per cent of Wuhan ZG Automation Technology Co., Ltd ("ZG Technology"), bringing its ownership of the Wuhan-based 3D scanning specialist to 100 per cent. Hexagon acquired a 51 per cent majority stake in August 2021 and has consolidated ZG within its Manufacturing Intelligence Business Area since that time. Founded in 2014 and built on the photogrammetry and remote sensing disciplines of Wuhan University, ZG develops handheld 3D scanning technology, with a portfolio developed in-house and supported by its own software copyrights and patents. Its scanners

Securitas AB was today upgraded to ‘BBB+’ with stable outlook. Based on lower leverage, strong performance and revised financial targets, S&P’s Global Ratings has upgraded its long-term credit rating on Securitas to ‘BBB+’ from ‘BBB’. The outlook is stable. Further information: Investors: Micaela Sjökvist, VP IR; +46 76 1167443, micaela.sjokvist@securitas.com

Hexagon today announced an agreement to acquire Guidance Marine, a UK-based company focused on sensors that measure a vessel's position relative to nearby structures, such as offshore platforms, wind turbines, quaysides and other vessels, enabling ships to hold station and manoeuvre safely within metres of fixed and floating assets. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Leicester, United Kingdom, Guidance Marine serves customers in more than 40 countries. Its radar, laser, vision and microwave-based sensing solutions are used in offshore energy, marine construction, port and harbour