Sonova
Sonova is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of hearing systems, providing solutions for individuals with hearing impairments. This Swiss-based company engages in the design, development, manufacture, and servicing of hearing aids and related products for both adults and children. In addition to its core offerings, Sonova also supplies wireless communication systems for various applications, including audiology, tourism, studio recording, and safety, as well as professional hearing protection solutions. The company operates under several well-known brands, such as Phonak, Unitron Hearing, and Advanced Bionics, which includes cochlear implants. Sonova's extensive distribution network allows it to reach markets in over 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. To further enhance its product portfolio, Sonova recently acquired Sennheiser's consumer division, broadening its presence in audio technologies. The company, formerly known as Phonak Holding AG until its rebranding in 2007, is headquartered in Stafa, Switzerland.
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6 past transactions
Alpaca Audiology
Acquisition in 2022
Alpaca Audiology, LLC, founded in 2011 and based in Russellville, Arkansas, is a provider of patient-centered hearing healthcare services. The company operates a network of audiology clinics across the United States, offering ear testing services and hearing aid machines. Alpaca Audiology also distributes audiology products to clinics and provides healthcare practice management services. As of July 24, 2019, it was acquired by Belsono Management Group, LLC.
Sennheiser - Consumer Electronics business
Acquisition in 2021
Sennheiser develops, manufactures, and markets headphones, headsets, microphones, and integrated systems.
AudioNova International
Acquisition in 2016
AudioNova is a hearing aid retailers and service providers. With its highly qualified staff, including 1600 acousticians, the company assists its clients with the selection of the best hearing solution for their needs, ensuring actual use through continuous support, thus improving quality of life through better hearing. With its history dating back to 1926, when Mr. Schoonenberg established his first optic, photographic and hearing aid store in the Netherlands, AudioNova today is the number 2 specialized hearing aid retailer in Europe. The company has grown strongly in recent years, expanding its store base by some 30 percent over the past 5 years. It now has a network of more than 1,300 stores in 8 countries: Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, France and Portugal and runs a portfolio of established local and international brands: Geers, Schoonenberg, Minisom and AudioNova. It holds top positions in all of its key markets. In 2015 AudioNova generated net sales of ca. EUR 360 million.
InSound Medical
Acquisition in 2010
InSound Medical, Inc. is a privately held company located in Newark, California, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced hearing solutions. The company is known for its innovative product, Lyric, which is an invisible extended wear hearing device designed to provide discreet and convenient hearing assistance. InSound Medical is supported by notable investors, including Johnson & Johnson and various venture capital firms, reflecting its commitment to advancing hearing technology and improving the quality of life for individuals with hearing impairments.
Advanced Bionics
Acquisition in 2009
Advanced Bionics Corporation is a developer and manufacturer of implantable neurostimulation devices, specializing in cochlear implants that restore hearing for the deaf. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Valencia, California, the company also has offices in Rixheim, France, and Tokyo, Japan. Its innovative technology extends beyond hearing restoration, as it also focuses on alleviating chronic pain and treating various neurological conditions through the delivery of targeted electrical currents to specific nerve fibers.
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