3M Co., which makes products ranging from Post-Its to respirators, computer arms, and films for LCD TV screens, said Monday it has agreed to acquire Cogent Inc. in a deal worth about $943 million. Cogent, based in Pasadena, Calif., develops automated systems that read finger and palm prints. The company's board of directors already has agreed to the deal and is recommending that shareholders accept it. 3M will pay $10.50 per share for Cogent in a tender offer that's expected to last for 10 days. That is a 17.8 percent premium over Cogent's closing price on Friday, 8-27-10.

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