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HID Global Acquires Fingerpring Sensor Developer Lumidigm

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, February 11th, 2014

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Identity solutions provider HID Global has acquired fingerprint sensor develop Lumidigm, extending its portfolio of authentication products and allowing it to deliver new solutions into more applications. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. HID Global’s parent, Sweden’s Assa Abloy, said Lumidigm is expected to have $25 million in sales in 2014 and that the deal will be immediately accretive to earnings. “Lumidigm’s proven product portfolio will enhance our current strong authentication offerings, especially for healthcare, financial institutions and other…

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