ATLANTA, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc.’s (NYSE: AYI) corporate name is changing from Acuity Brands, Inc. to Acuity Inc. effective March 26, 2025. Acuity will continue to operate through two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), formerly Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG). We will continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “AYI”.
“Acuity is positioned for long term growth. We are innovators, disruptors and builders who are creating stakeholder value and compounding shareholder wealth,” said Neil Ashe, Chief Executive Officer. “We are using technology to solve problems, redefine industries and create impactful experiences that shape how people live, work and connect.”
At Acuity, being an innovator is not new. For over 50 years we’ve been known for our innovative solutions and for transforming the status quo. We led the LED digital evolution to change how people experience light. We transformed technology for building management. We reimagined how sound, video and control come together to deliver wow experiences.
Our values are at the core of who we are, guiding how we serve our customers, associates and communities. Empowered by our Better.Smarter.Faster. operating system, we are reimagining the art of the possible, executing with agency and driving productivity to deliver meaningful outcomes.
“We are streamlining our branding hierarchy to align our business segments and promote a cohesive brand experience,” said April Appling, Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Communications. “This new corporate identity reflects our evolution as a company and aligns with our strategy for growth. It’s an exciting time at Acuity. We are building something special here.”
You can visit our new corporate website at www.acuityinc.com and watch our video here.
About Acuity Inc.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com
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