Industry
PML Sound International Acquires GoldenEar
GoldenEar will join Paradigm effective January 1, 2025
mergers & acquisitions
Industry
Daisy Acquires Hermary’s
San Francisco home technology services company expands Daisy’s northern California footprint
Industry
Walmart Completes $2.3 Billion VIZIO Acquisition
Will help deliver even greater value to both customers and brands
Industry
Bose Corporation Acquires McIntosh Group
The brands will imagine what’s possible in the future of audio together
The Wire - Press Releases
Daisy Adds Esteemed South Florida Company to its Growing Network of Integration Firms
Marking Daisy’s eighth location, First Priority Audio strengthens Daisy’s footprint in South Florida market.
Audio
The Audio Lab Acquired By Audio Advice
Audio Advice will now have super-showrooms in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington, NC
Distributors
Resideo To Acquire Snap One
Snap One will integrate into Resideo's ADI Global Distribution business after deal closes
Industry
Harman Acquires Roon
Roon's audiophile-quality music aggregation, connectivity, and streaming technology to complement Harman's audio offerings
Audio
Shure To Acquire Ab Wavemark Oy
Audio manufacturer aims to bolster software solutions for theater, broadcast, and content creators
Industry
AVPro Global Acquires AudioControl Home Division
AudioControl now part of group that owns AVPro Edge, Murideo, and Bullet Train
Audio
CEVA Acquires VisiSonics’ Spatial Audio Business
Acquisition brings complete spatial audio solutions for high-volume markets including TWS, OTC hearables, gaming headphones, AR/VR, audio conferencing, automotive and media entertainment
Industry
Parasound Sold To David Sheriff
Company founder Richard Schram retires as Sheriff takes over operations immediately
The Wire - Press Releases
Access Networks Partners with Parasol to Leverage Remote Monitoring
Access Networks’ partnership with Parasol supercharges Custom Core customers with proactive 24/7/365 remote monitoring. Los Angeles, CA (Sept. 29, 2022) – Home network...
Distributors
Resideo Acquires Electronic Custom Distributors
Marks the fifth acquisition for its ADI distribution business since 2020
Industry
AAMP Global Acquires AudioControl
AudioControl’s Seattle-based operations will continue providing innovative audio solutions to dealers worldwide
Distributors
Exertis, Almo Integration Nearly Complete, Company Preps For E4 Experience
The free conference program will tackle cybersecurity, needs analysis, AVoIP myths, and more
Product Spotlight
Nice Consolidates North America Organizations, Phases Out Nortek Branding
Company also announces new additions to executive leadership tea
Distributors
Staub Electronics Acquired By Snap One
Acquisition made to enhance the Partner experience throughout Canada and expand the company’s North American local branch footprint
Industry
Microsoft Will Buy Activision Blizzard For $68.7 Billion — And Supercharge Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has just agreed to acquire Activision Blizzard — this is huge
Distributors
Chaiken Says Acquisition Is ‘Win-Win’ For Almo, Exertis
In an exclusive interview with SCN, company officials discussed the transition of the pro AV business and how the move will help vendors and...
Product Spotlight
ADT Expands Residential Footprint With Sunpro Solar Acquisition
Cross-selling opportunities to accelerate expansion of solar and establish “ADT Solar” as a residential market leader
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group, Azione Unlimited Merge to Form Industry-Leading Whole Home Platform For Custom Integrators
Combination creates unparalleled portfolio of capabilities for over 450 custom integrators in the rapidly growing smart home market
Industry
NPD Group To Be Acquired By Hellman & Friedman
Transaction is expected to close by the end of 2021
Industry
Nice Acquires Nortek Security & Control
Move expands presence in North America and solidifies the company’s position in the smart home, security, and access control markets
Audio
Onkyo And Integra Acquired By Premium Audio Company And Sharp Electronics
PAC will manage all product development, engineering, sales, marketing, and distribution
Appliances
Rheem Making Moves To Acquire Friedrich Air Conditioning
Acquisition will expand residential and commercial single-room AC solutions
Industry
Mix And Pro Sound News To Merge
The world’s leading pro-audio media brands combine forces to create a fully featured, one-stop destination for industry pros
Retailing
TC Transcontinental Printing Relocates In-Store Marketing (ISM) Group, Integrates Activities In Brampton
Recent acquisitions to bring more than $20 million in new business annually
Distributors
Shoreview Distribution Acquired By Resideo
Acquisition will further enhance the growing Pro AV product category within ADI Global Distribution
Retailing
Goedeker’s Acquisition Of Appliances Connection On Track
Strengthening working capital to acquire inventory to meet rising consumer demand
Retail
Rent-A-Center Completes Acquisition Of Acima Holdings
Will allow consumers to enjoy the benefits of the Company’s flexible LTO solutions across e-commerce, digital, and mobile channels
Audio
Acquisition of Bowers & Wilkins By Sound United Finalized
Geoff Edwards, CEO of Bowers & Wilkins, to become President of the Bowers & Wilkins brand at Sound United.
Products
MantelMount Acquires Dynamic Mounting
Company announces acquisition of Dynamic Mounting IP and selected assets.
Accessories
Xbox Series X Just Got A Huge Weapon Against PS5 In This $7.5 Billion Move
Microsoft has acquired Bethesda Softworks, and all of its popular franchises
Product Spotlight
Savant Systems, Inc. Completes Acquisition of GE Lighting
New name will be “GE Lighting, a Savant company”
Audio
Bowers & Wilkins In Talks with Sound United
B&W begins negotiations with Sound United to explore a possible combined future.
Industry
Savant To Acquire GE Lighting
Deal combines Savant’s smart home technology and professional installation channels for the home with GE’s brand, lighting expertise, and retailer channels.
