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Acuity Brands Rebrands to Acuity Inc.

Acuity Inc., formerly known as Acuity Brands, Inc., has announced its rebranding and introduction of a new corporate identity, signaling its strategic positioning for growth and compounding value. The company will continue to operate through two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), formerly known as Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG).

As of March 26, 2025, the company’s corporate name has officially changed to Acuity Inc., and it will maintain its trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “AYI.”

Neil Ashe, the Chief Executive Officer, expressed the company’s commitment to long-term growth, innovation, and creating stakeholder value. Acuity Inc. aims to use technology to revolutionize industries, solve problems, and shape how people live, work, and connect.

With a track record of over 50 years in innovative solutions, the company has been a leader in the LED digital evolution, technology for building management, and the integration of sound, video, and control for impactful experiences.

Acuity Inc. emphasizes its values and its operational system, "better.smarter.faster.," as the driving force behind its reimagined approach to delivering meaningful outcomes and driving productivity.

April Appling, Senior Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Communications, highlighted the streamlining of the company's branding hierarchy to align its business segments and promote a cohesive brand experience, reflecting the company's evolution and growth strategy.

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company with a focus on solving problems related to spaces, light, and more. The company’s growth strategy emphasizes the development of innovative products and services in lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video, and control platform, aimed at delivering superior returns and increasing market share.

As of the date of the press release, Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, with approximately 13,000 dedicated associates.

It's an exciting time at Acuity Inc. as the company continues to build on its legacy of innovation and transformation with a reimagined corporate identity and a strategic vision for future growth. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -0.7% to a price of $266.18. For the full picture, make sure to review Acuity Brands's 8-K report.

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