Gemalto

Electrical Equipment and Electronics

Acquired by Thales
France Founded 2006
Total raised
Stage
Founded
2006
Headcount
8,134
HQ
France
Sector

About

Gemalto designs, manufactures, and sells digital security solutions worldwide. It provides secure personal devices such as wireless SIM and EMV banking cards, e-passports, e-healthcare, e-ID cards, driving licenses, tokens, USB dongles, and OTP devices. The company also offers associated software, middleware, and server-based solutions; personalization services including data management, file treatment, post-issuance, and packaging services; and operated services. Gemalto Israel's R&D centers develop transaction management platforms for mobile phones and solutions for theprotection of identities, transactions, communications, data, and software licensing. Customers include commercial enterprises and government agencies.

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What is Gemalto's primary business?
Gemalto designs, manufactures, and sells digital security solutions globally, including secure personal devices like SIM and EMV banking cards, e-passports, and e-ID cards, along with associated software and services.
When did Gemalto become an inactive company in Israel?
Gemalto ceased to operate in Israel in April 2019.
When did Gemalto go public and on which exchange?
Gemalto had an IPO in April 2013 on Euronext under the ticker GTO.
When was Gemalto acquired and by which company?
Gemalto was acquired by Thales in April 2019.
What was Gemalto's market capitalization at the beginning of 2019?
Gemalto's market capitalization was $4.5 billion as of January 1, 2019.
What is the employee count range for Gemalto worldwide?
Gemalto has an employee count in the range of 5,001-10,000 worldwide, with an exact count of 8,134 employees.
When did Gemalto establish its presence in Israel?
Gemalto established its presence in Israel in July 2010.
What was a significant regulatory clearance received by Thales and Gemalto in December 2018?
In December 2018, Thales and Gemalto were granted regulatory clearances by the Australian and Mexican Competition Authorities.

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