Amadeus to Acquire IDEMIA Public Security for €1.2B
Amadeus announces intention to acquire IDEMIA Public Security (IPS) for €1.2 billion to strengthen biometric and identity capabilities, creating seamless travel journeys. IPS employs ~3,300 and serves 600+ customers. Closing expected mid-2027, with earn-out up to €1.35 billion. This accelerates Amadeus' growth in airports and border verticals.
Impact and considerations
Amadeus, a major GDS, acquiring a biometrics firm will impact travel identity verification and airport processes, potentially reshaping business travel technology.
Key points
- Amadeus intends to acquire IPS for €1.2 billion.
- IPS employs ~3,300 and serves 600+ customers.
- Closing expected mid-2027, with earn-out up to €1.35 billion.
- Acquisition strengthens Amadeus' biometric and identity capabilities.
- Follows 2024 Vision-Box acquisition, expanding airport and border verticals.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Amadeus IT Group
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 29 Apr 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 10 Sept 2026, 00:19
- Last updated
- 29 Apr 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- Amadeus Newsroom：Amadeus to Acquire IDEMIA Public Security (IPS) for €1.2B | Amadeus (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 29 Apr 2026, 08:00