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CFIUS Review of Smartmatic's Acquisition of Sequoia (2005)

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reviewed Smartmatic's 2005 acquisition of Sequoia, prompting Smartmatic to withdraw from the review process and divest Sequoia due to concerns over Smartmatic's Venezuelan ties and the integrity of voting equipment.

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Jan 16, 2026

What did the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) investigate about Smartmatic or Sequoia and what were its findings?

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reviewed Smartmatic’s 2005 acquisition of Sequoia Voting Systems amid concerns that opaque foreign ownership—particularly ties to Venez...

Jan 6, 2026

What did the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) conclude about Smartmatic’s 2005 acquisition of Sequoia?

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) subjected Smartmatic’s 2005 acquisition of Sequoia to interagency scrutiny after congressional and media concerns about Smartmatic’s Ve...