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Byrna Technologies Inc. (the “Company” or “Byrna”) is a non-lethal defense technology company, specializing in next generation solutions for security situations that do not require the use of lethal force. Byrna personal security devices are non-lethal self-defense devices that are powered by CO2 and fire .68 caliber spherical kinetic and chemical irritant projectiles. The Company added pepper sprays to its non-lethal defense product line with an acquisition in May 2022. See Note 7, "Acquisitions" for additional information. These products are sold in both the consumer and security professional markets. The Company operates two manufacturing facilities, a 30,000 square foot facility in located in Fort Wayne, Indiana and a 20,000 square foot manufacturing facility located in Pretoria, South Africa.
On January 10, 2023, the Company created a new joint venture with Fusady S.A. ("Fusady") located in Uruguay, to expand the Company's operations and presence in South American markets. The Company holds 51% of the stock in the joint venture entity, Uldawer S.A. (soon to be renamed "Byrna LATAM"), and the remaining 49% of stock in Byrna LATAM is held by Fusady. See Note 8, "Investment in Joint Venture" for additional information.
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware on March 1, 2005.
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