All items tagged with acquisitions (226)
The Vitec Group Acquires Audix Microphones
January 12, 2022 by Joao Martins

The Vitec Group Acquires Audix Microphones

The Vitec Group, an international conglomerate of hardware products and software solutions for content creation, announced that it completed the acquisition of Audix, the microphone manufacturer from Portland, Oregon, which in the past three years has successfully executed the most ambitious product catalog expansion in its history. With the acquisition, The Vitec Group expands its audio hardware business established with the 2018 acquisition of Rycote, the manufacturer of advanced microphone windshields and suspension systems.
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Spotify Expands to Audiobook Market with Acquisition of Findaway
November 12, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Spotify Expands to Audiobook Market with Acquisition of Findaway

Spotify Technology announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Findaway, a leading digital audiobook distribution company based in Ohio. Already a strong platform for podcasting and spoken word content, Spotify wants to expand now into audiobooks, greatly increasing the perceived value for it's streaming services. Essentially an audio technology company, Findaway offers a complete audiobook creation and publishing platform.
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Evertz Continues Its Commitment to the Iconic Studer Audio Brand Following Sale From Harman
November 2, 2021 by Joao Martins

Evertz Continues Its Commitment to the Iconic Studer Audio Brand Following Sale From Harman

This might be a surprising announcement for many that hardly noticed the fact that Harman International effectively exited the broadcast market with the sale of what was left from Studer to Canadian broadcast and AV powerhouse Evertz Technologies. Following the acquisition of all of Studer's strategic assets in January 2021, Evertz sent out a new release to confirm its commitment to the iconic audio brand, ongoing investments to develop new products, and updates to existing products currently in use, supporting customers all over the world.
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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Presonus Audio Electronics
November 1, 2021 by Joao Martins

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Presonus Audio Electronics

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, one of the world’s largest guitar companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement of merger with PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana based company is a leading designer and manufacturer of recording hardware and software, and professional audio live-sound solutions, popular in both the home studio and music PA markets.
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Behrman Capital Sells Pelican Products to Platinum Equity
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.
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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.
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Origin Acoustics Acquires Luxury Loudspeaker Brand Ambisonic Systems
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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