M&A Deal Summary

DSS Acquires Impact Biomedical

On March 12, 2020, DSS acquired technology hardware company Impact Biomedical for 50M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DSS’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is DSS’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is DSS’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is DSS’s 1st transaction in Texas.
Investment Fate
  • Impact Biomedical went public in 2024.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-03-12
Target Impact Biomedical
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) DSS
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 50M USD

Target

Impact Biomedical

Houston, Texas, United States
Impact BioMedical discovers, confirms, and patents unique science and technologies resulting in new offerings in human healthcare and wellness. The company works closely with licensing, co-development, joint ventures, and other relationships to bring these offerings to market. Impact BioMedical was founded in 2018 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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Buyer

DSS

West Henrietta, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Information Technology
Employees100
Revenue 19M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

DSS focuses on developing and selling counterfeit prevention, brand protection, and validation of authentic print media products. AuthentiGuard, the company's flagship product, provides authentication capability through a smartphone application so businesses can empower a wide range of employees, supply chain personnel, and consumers to track their brands and verify authenticity. DSS was founded in 1984 and is based in West Henrietta, New York.


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Year: 2020 M&A 1 of 1
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