Sagtec (NASDAQ: SAGT) Accelerates AI Expansion Acquisition of Agentic AI Software Company

 Sagtec intends to acquire Smart Bridge at approximately 10 times the price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for consideration of $17.6 million, subject to the execution of a definitive agreement and customary closing conditions.

This proposed acquisition is set to transform Sagtec from a data systems provider into a full-spectrum AI technology leader, capable of delivering predictive, real-time intelligence to businesses across Asia. With Smart Bridge’s proven AI engine and high-margin software business, Sagtec positions itself at the intersection of AI innovation and real-world commercial application, unlocking a multi-billion-dollar total addressable market (TAM) in behavioral analytics, decision automation, and intelligent enterprise software.

Sagtec currently supports thousands of F&B outlets and retailers through its industry-leading point-of-sale (POS) and backend platforms, generating vast volumes of structured consumer and transaction data. The acquisition of Smart Bridge will supercharge Sagtec’s ecosystem, enabling the

Company to:

• Deliver automated business intelligence to its F&B clients
• Launch AI-driven menu optimization, upselling strategies, and supply forecasting
• Detect and prevent revenue leakage via behavioral fraud analytics and anomaly detection
• Enter new verticals including logistics, fintech, and hospitality with customizable AI modules

With this proposed acquisition, Sagtec broadens its TAM beyond retail into high-growth sectors where predictive analytics and behavioral intelligence are crucial. Markets and Markets projects the global AI retail market will reach US$43 billion by 2032, International Data Corporation estimates the SME-focused AI software market will exceed US$25 billion, and Grand View Research forecasts the intelligent POS and behavioral analytics market to surpass US$65 billion. Together, these markets offer Sagtec significant opportunities to leverage Smart Bridge’s AI capabilities and expand into new, monetizable verticals.