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3M to Sell Identity Management Business to Gemalto

The business includes 3M Cogent, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World, Coatings World and Ink World Magazine

3M announced that it has entered into agreements to sell the identity management business within its Traffic Safety and Security Division, to Gemalto for $850 million, subject to closing and other adjustments.
 
3M’s identity management business is a leader in identity management solutions providing biometric hardware and software that enable identity verification and authentication, as well as secure materials and document readers. The business includes 3M Cogent, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M, which provides a full spectrum of biometric solutions with a focus in law enforcement, border control and civil identification. 3M’s identity management business has annual global sales of approximately $215 million.
 
“After completing a thorough strategic review, we believe that the identity management business will be better positioned with a company that is primarily focused on security solutions,” said John Riccardi, VP and GM, Traffic Safety and Security Division, which is part of 3M’s Safety & Graphics Business. “I want to thank our employees for their outstanding contributions to our business.”
 
The transaction is expected to close during the first half of 2017 and is subject to customary closing conditions, regulatory approvals and consultation or information requirements with relevant works councils. Approximately 450 3M employees are expected to transfer to Gemalto with the acquisition.
 

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