SGS S.A.. (1/13/26). "Press Release: SGS Successfully Closes Applied Technical Services Acquisition (Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR)".

	Organisation	SGS S.A. (SIX: SGSN)
	Group	SGS (Group)
	Organisation 2	Applied Technical Services LLC (ATS)
	Group	SGS (Group)
	Product	analytical services
	Product 2	quality management services
	Index term	Applied Technical Services–SGS: investment, 202507–202601 acquisition $1.235b cash-/debt-free with <$100m in shares + rest in cash
	Person	Picaud, Géraldine (SGS 202403– CEO joined 202312 as CFO before Holcim + Essilor + Safic Alcan + ED&F Man Group)
	Person 2	Baratta, Livia (SGS 202501 Director Investor Relations)

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, announces the successful completion of the acquisition of Applied Technical Services (ATS), following the clearance of all regulatory approvals. ATS is a leading provider of specialized Testing, Inspection, Calibration and Forensics solutions in North America.

Géraldine Picaud, CEO of SGS, commented:

"We are thrilled to welcome all 2,100 ATS employees to the SGS family. This acquisition delivers 80% of our objective to more than double our sales in North America by 2027. ATS brings exceptional technical expertise, a strong service culture and a highly complementary portfolio. Together, we will deliver sustainable growth, enhanced value for our clients, and long-term returns for our shareholders."

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).

Investor and media contacts

Ariel Bauer
Head of Communications, Investor Relations & Sustainability
+41798634923

Livia Baratta
Deputy Head of Investor Relations
+41795864853

Record changed: 2026-03-30