ASSA ABLOY AB (OM:ASSA B) entered into an agreement to acquire Lob S A on February 2, 2017. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close during the second quarter of 2017. The acquisition will be EPS accretive from start. ASSA ABLOY AB (OM:ASSA B) completed the acquisition of Lob S A on January 17, 2018.