---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-023029"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BYRN"
cik: "0001354866"
company_name: "Byrna Technologies Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-08T20:06:35+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-08T20:07:21.426122+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Byrna Technologies to acquire HERO Defense Systems assets for $1.25M in cash and stock plus royalty

## Summary
- Total consideration $1.25M: $625k cash plus $625k in restricted Byrna stock (up to 104k shares based on 60-day VWAP).
- Additional 3.5% royalty on net sales of HERO products, minimum $250k over 5 years, capped at $5M.
- Acquisition adds compact everyday-carry products (HERO 2020, AIIRO) to Byrna's portfolio, targeting lower price points.
- Expected close within ~30 days; founders provide transition support; subject to customary closing conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-023029
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BYRN
- cik: 0001354866
- company_name: Byrna Technologies Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-08T20:06:35+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1354866/000143774926023029/0001437749-26-023029-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1354866/000143774926023029/byrn20260707_8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001437749-26-023029.txt

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