Axon acquired Carbyne for $549.7 million in Q1 2026, driving major cash outflow

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  "detected_at": "2026-05-12T09:24:57.663+00:00",
  "company": {
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    "domain": "axon.com"
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      "dollar_millions": 549.7
    },
    "summary": "Axon acquired Carbyne for $549.7 million in Q1 2026, driving major cash outflow",
    "excerpts": "Net cash used in investing activities was $616.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $702.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.",
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    "confidence": "high",
    "source_url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1069183/000162828026031542/axon-20260331.htm",
    "filing_date": "2026-05-06",
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  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"domain":"axon.com","limit":20}'