All items tagged with acquisitions (234)
Bosch Group Sells Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS, and Telex
December 13, 2024 by Joao Martins

Bosch Group Sells Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS, and Telex

The future of Electro-Voice, Dynacord, RTS Intercom, and Telex audio brands is now in the hands of Triton, an investment entity registered in Luxembourg and headquartered in London. That’s the result of the announcement that the Bosch Group will sell its security and communications technology product business to Triton Partners. With the sale of its Communications, Security and Safety Systems, Bosch is refocusing on its mobility, industrial, and consumer business.
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Auro 3D Technology and IP Now Part of Goerdyna Group
December 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

Auro 3D Technology and IP Now Part of Goerdyna Group

The Belgium company Newauro, created in 2022 following the acquisition of Auro Technologies by an investment group, was now acquired by the Goerdyna Group (Dynaudio and Goertek Europe, based in Denmark). To manage the integration and continue to commercialize Auro 3D technologies in the global market, including for automotive applications, the group announced the integration of NewAuro and the launch of Goer Dynamics B.V. in Belgium.
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Revox Acquires Horch House Analog Master Tape Business
November 27, 2024 by Joao Martins

Revox Acquires Horch House Analog Master Tape Business

The Revox Group is again manufacturing an improved version of the famous Revox B77 reel-to-reel analog recorder. And to expand the company's activities, Revox partnered with Horch House and its founder, Volker Lange, that created a successful analog master tape business, and already sells a significant catalog of music available on reels copied directly from masters. Expanding on those existing synergies and know-how, Revox now announced an acquisition and operational merger with Horch House.
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Bose Corporation Acquires McIntosh Group Luxury Audio Business
November 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

Bose Corporation Acquires McIntosh Group Luxury Audio Business

Bose Corporation announced the acquisition of McIntosh Group, the parent company of renowned high-performance and luxury audio brands that include McIntosh and Sonus faber. McIntosh Group manufactures ultra-high end amplifiers, speakers, turntables and other audio products, significantly expanding Bose’s portfolio. The combined forces of Bose and McIntosh Group also opens new opportunities in the automotive sector.
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QSC to Be Acquired by Acuity Brands
October 24, 2024 by Joao Martins

QSC to Be Acquired by Acuity Brands

QSC, the Costa Mesa, CA-based audio manufacturer has announced that it is being acquired by Acuity Brands, Inc, an industrial technology company that supplies lighting and building management solutions. Acuity is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia and it acquired QSC not because of their audio amplifiers and professional audio loudspeakers, but because the Californian company has greatly expanded its systems integration business under the brand Q-SYS.
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Syntiant to Acquire Knowles' Consumer MEMS Microphone Division
September 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

Syntiant to Acquire Knowles' Consumer MEMS Microphone Division

Syntiant Corp., announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Knowles Corporation's Consumer MEMS Microphones (CMM) business. The $150 Million transaction will bolster Syntiant market strategy in Edge AI solutions with voice, audio, and speech applications. As a recognized pioneer in low power edge AI deployments, the Irvine, CA-based company intends to offer complete turnkey solutions integrating sensors, processors and software.
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WiSA Technologies Acquires Select Technologies from Data Vault Holdings and Transforms Into Datavault Inc.
September 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

WiSA Technologies Acquires Select Technologies from Data Vault Holdings and Transforms Into Datavault Inc.

WiSA Technologies announced that it has executed a definitive asset purchase agreement of select intellectual property and information technology assets from Data Vault Holdings, a privately held company, for $210 million in shares of common stock of WiSA Technologies. WiSA Technologies acquires the High-Performance Computing (HPC) Software and Acoustic Technologies IP from Data Vault Holdings and intends to change its name to Datavault Inc.
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SoundHound AI Acquires Amelia to Expand Reach In Conversational AI and Enterprise Applications
August 9, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

SoundHound AI Acquires Amelia to Expand Reach In Conversational AI and Enterprise Applications

SoundHound AI announced the acquisition of Amelia, a leading enterprise AI software company with experience in voice interfaces and context-aware, natural language conversational capabilities for customer service applications. The business combination positions SoundHound AI as a strong provider of voice and conversational generative AI, with reach across multiple industries – including retail, financial services, healthcare, automotive, smart devices, restaurants, and more.
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Williams AV Acquires TeachLogic, Expanding Its Assistive Communication Product Portfolio and Education Market Presence
July 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

Williams AV Acquires TeachLogic, Expanding Its Assistive Communication Product Portfolio and Education Market Presence

Williams AV has announced the acquisition of TeachLogic, which specializes in sound reinforcement solutions for K-12 classrooms. TeachLogic's products complement Williams AV's assistive communication portfolio and mission to empower connections and create inclusive spaces. The integration of TeachLogic's sound reinforcement products expands Williams AV's footprint in the education sector.
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ERA Music Announces Acquisition of Meters Music Audio Brand
June 7, 2024 by Joao Martins

ERA Music Announces Acquisition of Meters Music Audio Brand

A new musical instruments and musical accessories conglomerate called ERA Music Brands announced the acquisition of Meters Music — a brand affiliated with owners of Ashdown Engineering, marketed by the famous British bass and guitar amplifier company. ERA Music Brands, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, says it will expand Meters Music with lifestyle headphone and wireless audio products, capitalizing on the original aspect of the cool VU meters.
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