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Form 6-K MAGAL SECURITY SYSTEMS For: Apr 01

April 1, 2016 2:43 PM EDT




SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

F O R M  6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2016

MAGAL SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD.
(Name of Registrant)


P.O. Box 70, Industrial Zone, Yahud 5610001 Israel
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F S                                           Form 40-F *

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): *


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): *

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes *                                 No S

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ____________

This Report on Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the Registrant's Form S-8 Registration Statements File Nos. 333-127340, 333-164696, 333-174127 and 333-190469.


 
 

 


Magal Security Systems Ltd.


EXPLANATORY NOTE

The following exhibit is attached:
   
99.1
Press Release: Magal S3 Acquires Aimetis Corp  dated April 1, 2016.
 





 
 

 



SIGNATURE


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                             
MAGAL SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD.
                             
        (Registrant)
                               
                             
By: /s/Saar Koursh
                             
Saar Koursh
                             
Chief Executive Officer




 
 





Date:  April 1, 2016


 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
EXHIBIT NO.
DESCRIPTION
   
99.1
Press Release: Magal S3 Acquires Aimetis Corp  dated April 1, 2016.


 
 











 
EXHIBIT 99.1
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
magal S3 acquires aimetis corp – a global leader in vms software:
diversifying and expanding its product portfolio
 
YEHUD, Israel – April 1st, 2016 -- Magal Security Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ GM: MAGS) today announced that Senstar, its fully owned subsidiary based in Canada, acquired Aimetis for an enterprise value of approximately US$ 14 million.
 
Aimetis is a Canadian-based company, headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario. It is a global leader in intelligent IP video management software (VMS), and was recently recognized by Deloitte, a leading consulting and accounting firm, as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America.
 
Saar Koursh, CEO of Magal S3, commented, “Aimetis’ product portfolio is highly complementary to Senstar’s large portfolio of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS), adding a state of the art video surveillance offering with unmatched solutions for outdoor and critical sites. The acquisition expands the product portfolio by about 20%, and diversifies our offering into new markets such as education, health care and retail. Aimetis is a fast growing company, and we expect the acquisition to be increasingly accretive to Magal from 2017, with no significant effect on the bottom line in 2016.”
 
Brian Rich, President of Senstar, commented, “We welcome the very talented team at Aimetis to Senstar and look forward to realizing the synergies between our companies by expanding our product offering, customer reach and leveraging our global geographical footprints. Together, we now have a unique offering of intelligent video combined with the strongest cyber security solution in the market for video and general physical security networks.”
 
Marc Holtenhoff, CEO of Aimetis, commented, “Aimetis is proud to join the Senstar team and contribute our market leading intelligent network video management solutions to an industry leading portfolio of security and safety products.  The acquisition comes at an ideal time with the launch of our new Symphony version 7 just around the corner. We look forward to growing as part of Senstar and Magal.”
 
About Senstar
 
Senstar, a trusted innovator safeguarding people, places and property, has been manufacturing, selling and supporting the world’s largest portfolio of perimeter intrusion detection sensor technologies for 35 years.  Senstar is also a leading provider of life safety / emergency call solutions, as well as of a new line of solutions that protect security networks against cyber threats.  Senstar’s products and solutions can be found around the world in more than 80 countries, in tens of thousands of sites including borders, ports, military and government, correctional facilities and other critical sites.
 
About Aimetis
 
Aimetis Corp. simplifies the management of network video for security surveillance by offering smart solutions with the lowest cost of ownership for our connected world. Combining an industry leading video management system with integrated analytics and centralized management in the cloud, Aimetis delivers the most scalable and easiest to use video management platform on the market. Founded in 2003, Aimetis has established itself as a global leader in intelligent video management from its headquarters in Waterloo, Canada. Aimetis has distributors and certified partners in over 100 countries and serves a variety of industries, including retail, transportation, and others.
 
 
 

 


About Magal S3
 
Magal S3 is a leading international provider of solutions and products for physical and cyber security, as well as safety and site management. Over the past 42 years, Magal S3 has delivered tailor-made security solutions and turnkey projects to hundreds of satisfied customers in over 80 countries – under some of the most challenging conditions.
 
For more information:
 
Magal S3
Saar Koursh, CEO
Tel: +972 3 539 1421
Assistant: Ms. Elisheva Almog
www.magal-s3.com
 
GK Investor Relations
Ehud Helft/Gavriel Frohwein
Tel: (US) +1 646 201 9246
 

 
 

 




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