On 6 July, Hexagon announced the acquisition of U.S.-based software provider Intergraph. In addition, Hexagon acquired all shares in SISGRAPH Software, which markets solutions for Intergraph in South America. Hexagon also acquired Denali, a global leader in records management systems, and Augusta Systems, a camera, sensor systems and networks provider. Hexagon partnered with Locata Corporation Pty LTD to create the world’s first GPS-Locata receiver. In July, Hexagon was reclassified from Sector 20 Industrials to Sector 45 Information Technology in the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm Stock Exchange. Hexagon hosted its inaugural international conference, Hexagon 2011, in June, drawing more than 2 500 attendees from over 65 countries. Hexagon launched a company rebrand to reflect Hexagon’s refined vision for the future.

Hexagon’s share price rose by 59 percent in 2012.

Additional acquisitions include Lasertopo, Visavs Oy, Sematec and New River Kinematics. Hexagon acquired minority stakes in Blom ASA, geospatial information provider, and North West Geomatics Ltd., aerial mapping and spatial data providers. Also acquired were GTA Geoinformatik GmbH, 3D modeling pioneer, and Geosystems Kazakhstan, an existing Leica Geosystems dealer. Hexagon also acquired My Virtual Reality Software AS (myVR) of Norway, providers of real-time 3D, mobile virtual technology. Hexagon acquired leading Canadian surveying and mapping software developer, MicroSurvey. Hexagon acquired many companies, particularly in the geospatial sector, to add to its growing suite off offerings. Hexagon brands Intergraph and Leica Geosystems brought to market, Leica TruView Integrator for SmartPlant® Enterprise, combining plant asset management software and laser scanning technology. Hexagon Metrology re-branded itself as the primary go-to-market brand to provide authentic experience reflective of a company deeply rooted in technological innovation and a shared commitment to Hexagon’s renewed focus. Hexagon hosted its second international conference, Hexagon 2012, in June, bringing a record 3 000 industry leaders from more than 70 countries to Las Vegas, NV, with the theme Think Forward.

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