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iRobot Corp. (IRBT) Acquires European Distributor, Robopolis SAS

July 25, 2017 4:38 PM EDT

iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in consumer robots, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Robopolis SAS (Robopolis), based in Lyon, France. The acquisition is expected to close in October 2017.

Following iRobot's recent acquisition of its distributor in Japan, the Robopolis acquisition will enable iRobot to capitalize on market momentum driving accelerated adoption of robots for the home. It will further enhance the company's distribution network, ensure global brand consistency and better serve the needs of European consumers while driving continued growth in Western Europe through a... More