Masimo Corporation, a global medical solutions company, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Sound United consumer audio business to HARMAN International a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., for an aggregate purchase price of $350 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments.
The sale follows the previously announced review of Masimo’s consumer audio business and will support the company’s strategic focus on driving innovation in its core professional healthcare segment. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to receiving necessary regulatory approvals.
“Finding the right home for this business has been a stated priority of the new Board from day one, and this transaction represents an important milestone as we continue to position the Company to achieve our goals of accelerating revenue growth while delivering disciplined margins,” states Quentin Koffey, vice chairman of Masimo’s Board of Directors.
“Masimo has tremendous opportunities ahead and we are confident we have the right healthcare-focused strategy, experienced leadership team and culture of innovation in place to build on our significant positive momentum.”
HARMAN Acquisition of Masimo Consumer Brands Brings Iconic Brands Together Under Single Umbrella
Through the acquisition, HARMAN points out the Masimo Consumer brands will augment its brand presence in several important audio-related markets. Masimo Consumer brands include popular solutions such as Denon, Marantz, Definitive Technology and Bowers & Wilkins.
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“This acquisition represents a strategic step forward in the expansion of HARMAN’s core audio business and footprint across key product categories such as home audio, headphones, stereo components, and car audio. It complements our existing strengths and opens new avenues for growth. Sound United’s portfolio of world-class audio brands including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon and Marantz, will join HARMAN’s iconic family of brands, including JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, Mark Levinson, Arcam, and Revel,” emphasizes Dave Rogers, president of HARMAN’s Lifestyle division.
“Built on a shared legacy of innovation and excellence in audio technology, this combined family of brands, together with the talented employees of both companies, will deliver complementary audio products, strengthen our value proposition and offer more choices to consumers.”
Summarizing the agreement, Katie Szyman, chief executive officer of Masimo, notes that Masimo’s goals have always been to ensure the company operates as efficiently as possible while meeting its objectives for growth.
“Since I took over as CEO, a key objective has been refocusing our business to ensure we are allocating time and resources to areas of unmet clinical need and driving growth and operational efficiencies,” comments Szyman. “This transaction aligns with these objectives. Our consumer audio business and its talented team will be well positioned for growth and success under HARMAN’s leadership.”
The transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions, including the receipt of any required regulatory approvals.
Centerview Partners LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC served as financial advisors to Masimo and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP served as legal advisor to Masimo in connection with the transaction.
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