"The combination with Bluehill ID offers us entry into the important
RFID transponder technology market, strengthens our e-passport and
national ID business, and helps us expand into important growth
verticals and geographies," says Felix Marx, CEO of SCM. "The support
of our stockholders demonstrates that they understand the important
role that acquisitions play in our growth strategy as we work to build
a leadership position in contactless technologies and identity
management."
The deal is expected to close in early 2010.
"SCM
and Bluehill ID are focused on the same markets and technologies. Each
company complements the other's product portfolio, technology, market
focus and regional strength," says Marx. "We expect the new, combined
company to accelerate consolidation of the highly fragmented identity
market and provide a stronger base for future growth." << PREVIOUS PAGE