# AirBoss Defense Group acquires BlackBox Biometrics for up to $27M

AirBoss of America Corp.'s subsidiary AirBoss Defense Group completed the acquisition of BlackBox Biometrics, developer of the Blast Gauge System of wearable blast overpressure sensors. The deal includes $7 million cash paid at closing and up to $20 million in royalties over eight years.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-05-17
- Where: Rochester, NY, United States
- Value: $27.0M
- Status: completed
- Products: Blast Gauge System, blast overpressure sensors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [AirBoss of America Corp.](https://endata.com/companies/36071.md) (acquirer)
- [BlackBox Biometrics](https://endata.com/companies/39403.md) (target)

## Sources

- [airboss.com](https://airboss.com/airboss-completes-acquisition-of-blackbox-biometrics-developer-of-blast-gauge-system/), 2021-05-17: "US$7 million in cash was paid on closing today, and the balance, up to an additional US$20M, will be paid in royalties over eight years."

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