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Boeing To Acquire eXMeritus To Add To Cyber Security Capabilities

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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

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By Calvin Biesecker Continuing its run of small acquisitions in targeted growth areas, Boeing [BA] yesterday said it has agreed to acquire eXMeritus, Inc., as it seeks to boost its capabilities in cyber security. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close this month, were not disclosed. eXMeritus, which is based in Northern Virginia, has fewer than 30 employees. Boeing said the deal would be immaterial to its financial guidance. eXMeritus provides hardware and software that allows its customers…

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