All items tagged with acquisitions (222)

October 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Behrman Capital Sells Pelican Products to Platinum Equity

Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company Pelican Products, including the Peli BioThermal division, to Platinum Equity. Pelican Products is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts.

Audiotonix Group Acquires Sound Devices

October 14, 2021 by Joao Martins

Audiotonix Group Acquires Sound Devices

Audiotonix, the group of companies comprising Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Group One Limited, KLANG:technologies, and Solid State Logic entertainment technology brands, announced the acquisition of US-based Sound Devices LLC. The transaction further extends the scope of Audiotonix professional solutions for audio production environments and signals a new expansion phase by the British group in North America.

August 31, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Origin Acoustics Acquires Luxury Loudspeaker Brand Ambisonic Systems

Origin Acoustics, the manufacturer of architectural audio and the worldwide distributor of Ambisonic Systems, announced the acquisition of the Lake Havasu City, Arizona, manufacturer of performance luxury Pro and Residential loudspeaker systems. Origin Acoustics also confirmed an agreement with LK Distributing, Inc. to co-distribute Amina Sound, the British manufacturer of invisible loudspeakers in the US.

Apple Acquires Classical Music Streaming Service Primephonic

August 30, 2021 by Joao Martins

Apple Acquires Classical Music Streaming Service Primephonic

Apple announced it has acquired Primephonic, the classical music streaming service that featured a search and browse functionality optimized for classical, combined with lossless streaming, handpicked expert recommendations, and extensive contextual details on repertoire and recordings. Available for only 3 years, Primephonic never really went very far because it only worked on web browsers and mobile apps, the lower subscription tier used the obsolete MP3 codec, among many other limitations.

NXP Semiconductors Completes Acquisition of Retune DSP

August 30, 2021 by Joao Martins

NXP Semiconductors Completes Acquisition of Retune DSP

NXP expanded its already broad portfolio of voice enablement solutions with the acquisition of Retune DSP, the Denmark-based provider of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software and algorithms for voice control and communication applications. Announced in July and now confirmed, the acquisition of Retune DSP adds three powerful voice DSP software products that will merge with NXP’s voice solutions. The combination with NXP’s broad customer base, global footprint and scale, promises to expand breakthrough voice solutions through combined R&D, sales force and customer support teams.

Synaptics to Acquire DSP Group to Strengthen Leadership in Low Power AI Technology and Wireless Connectivity

August 30, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Synaptics to Acquire DSP Group to Strengthen Leadership in Low Power AI Technology and Wireless Connectivity

Synaptics and DSP Group, both Nasdaq listed, announced the signing of a definitive agreement, unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, whereby Synaptics acquires DSP Group at $22.00 per share in an all-cash transaction. Synaptics is the company from San Jose, CA, that in 2017 acquired Conexant, one of the industry's leading audio and voice technology specialists, and more recently acquired DisplayLink and the wireless connectivity business of Broadcom.

Analog Devices Completes Acquisition of Maxim Integrated

August 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Analog Devices Completes Acquisition of Maxim Integrated

Analog Devices Incorporated (ADI) announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products Incorporated. The combination further strengthens Analog Device's position as "a high-performance analog semiconductor company with trailing twelve-month revenue of over $9 billion, industry leading margins, and free cash flow of over $3 billion1 on a pro forma basis," as the company describes it.

Gaetan Byk Acquires High-End Audio Equipment Designer and Manufacturer Amadeus

July 21, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Gaetan Byk Acquires High-End Audio Equipment Designer and Manufacturer Amadeus

Founded 30-years ago in Paris by Bernard Byk and Michel Deluc, Amadeus has been acquired by Gaetan Byk, who is intent on continuing the company's journey with its unique audio speaker designs and one-of-a-kind projects. The French audio manufacturer is renowned for its live, installed, and custom sound reinforcement and studio systems, and became recognized globally with the unique Philharmonia reference speakers, unveiled in 2014.

VOXX International Confirms Joint Venture Agreement With Sharp To Acquire Onkyo Home Entertainment Business

June 28, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

VOXX International Confirms Joint Venture Agreement With Sharp To Acquire Onkyo Home Entertainment Business

VOXX International announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Premium Audio Company, and Sharp have successfully entered into a joint venture to acquire certain assets of the audio/video business of Onkyo Home Entertainment Corporation. This follows the Asset Purchase Agreement signed by the parties as announced on May 3, 2021. Premium Audio will own Onkyo and Integra products, IP and brands, and will market and sell the Pioneer and Pioneer Elite brands worldwide, except in China.

Biamp Acquires Audiovisual Control Systems Company Neets A/S

June 22, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Biamp Acquires Audiovisual Control Systems Company Neets A/S

Biamp announced another acquisition, this time of Neets A/S, based in Horsens, Denmark, a respected independent manufacturer of AV control systems. According to Biamp, Neets offers a mature, comprehensive family of device controllers, control interfaces, and control software that are distinctive for their ease of use and elegant design, and made sense to expand the AV solutions portfolio of the Beaverton, Oregon-based company.

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