- Business
- IAR Systems Group AB (publ) (Ticker: IARGF) develops and markets software tools and services for embedded systems programming and security. The company offers IAR Embedded Workbench, a comprehensive C/C++ compiler and debugger toolchain supporting over 14,000 devices from more than 200 semiconductor partners including RISC-V, Renesas, NXP, and Microchip microcontrollers and microprocessors; specialized development tools for functional safety-certified applications compliant with ISO 26262, IEC 61508, EN 50128, and IEC 62304; embedded security solutions; and long-term assurance services such as migration support and expert guidance. IAR Systems Group AB serves industries including automotive, industrial automation, medical devices, machinery control, household appliances, IoT, consumer electronics, energy, maritime, and railway sectors; it targets developers at Forbes 2000 companies, SMEs, and startups worldwide. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, the company operates subsidiaries and sales offices in the United States, Japan, China, South Korea, Germany, France, India, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and other regions, reaching global markets through distributors. In 2025, Qt Group Plc completed its recommended public cash offer for IAR Systems Group AB, acquiring a significant stake and initiating settlement in October, followed by the company's application for delisting from Nasdaq Stockholm; IAR also partnered with Quintauris to advance functional safety software for RISC-V automotive real-time applications and announced new 3-5 year financial targets aiming for 20% revenue growth and 20% operating margin.