Axon (Formerly TASER International) (Nasdaq: TASR)

ADVISORY, April 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:  Axon (Formerly TASER International) (Nasdaq: TASR ), the global leader in connected law enforcement technologies announced today it will equip every police officer in America with a free body camera and will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. The company also announced it is changing its corporate identity from TASER International to Axon (NASDAQ: AAXN ).

Since its inception, the TASER name has become synonymous with iconic, less-lethal weapons. Today, the company’s portfolio has grown to encompass a much wider range of technologies, including a rich ecosystem of connected devices and software applications.

The new ticker symbol “AAXN” will become effective upon the opening of the Nasdaq market on April 6, 2017.

In honor of the occasion, Josh Isner, Executive Vice President of Global Sales, will ring the Closing Bell. 

Where: Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43 ^rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET   

Axon Contact: Sydney Siegmeth (206) 300-2457 Sydney@taser.om

Nasdaq MarketSite: Emily Pan (646) 441-5120 emily.pan@nasdaq.com

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About Axon Axon protects life with a network of connected public safety technologies. Founded in 1993, Axon (formerly TASER International) first transformed law enforcement with its TASER electrical weapons. Axon continues to protect life in new ways with a growing suite of connected devices and apps, from TASER smart weapons to body cameras, digital evidence management tools, records management systems, in-car video solutions, automation and insights, training and mobile apps. These technologies work together to automate outdated processes so officers can get to the truth faster, act with confidence and focus more time on serving their communities. More than 178,000 lives and countless dollars have been saved with Axon's network of devices, apps and people. Learn more at www.axon.com or by calling (800) 978-2737.

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