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DNP Acquires Majority Share in Laxton

Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) has signed a share transfer agreement to acquire a 75% stake in Rubicon SEZC, the Cayman Islands-based holding company of the Laxton group. The acquisition, scheduled for completion in July, will make Laxton a DNP Group company and strengthen its global presence in government identity solutions.

Laxton is a global systems integrator specialising in biometric ID registration and authentication services, particularly across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

With successful deployments in over 50 countries, Laxton offers portable, endtoend ID systems combining mobility, security, and ease of use.

This acquisition reflects DNP’s strategy to expand its authentication and security business globally, using Laxton’s expertise in biometric solutions such as facial, fingerprint, and iris recognition. DNP will integrate its established technologies in smart cards, secure printing, and biometric equipment with Laxton’s fieldproven platforms.