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Barco to acquire VerVent Audio Holding

Barco has reached an agreement in principle to acquire 100 percent of the shares of VerVent Audio Holding, a French-British audio company active in high-end audio systems, headphones and automotive OEM audio solutions, with audio brands Focal and Naim.

“By welcoming VerVent and its Focal and Naim brands into the Barco family, we accelerate our strategy to deliver fully integrated solutions where image and sound reinforce each other seamlessly”, comments An Steegen, CEO of Barco. “The addition of high-fidelity audio strengthens the overall experience of our offering across high-end residential and broader consumer/home entertainment environments, as well as in professional markets. This combination expands our reach, deepens our technology capabilities, and positions us to capture new opportunities across the audiovisual value chain.”

VerVent, headquartered in Saint-Étienne, France, is an audio group with a long heritage in designing and manufacturing audio systems under its Focal and Naim brands. Its portfolio spans loudspeakers, immersive and active audio solutions, headphones, studio monitors and automotive and yachting OEM systems, complemented by a growing custom installation and home theatre offering. VerVent’s global retail and distribution network includes more than eighty boutiques and thousands of sales points.

The Enterprise Value of the acquisition is approx. €135 million. The transaction is planned to be financed with Barco’s own funds. VerVent generates annual revenues of around €110 million. Barco expects to realize synergies over the next years. Including this acquisition, Barco reconfirms its long-term EBITDA margin guidance of 15 percent by 2028.

After closing, VerVent will be integrated into Barco’s Entertainment division. The completion of the transaction remains subject to the prior information and consultation of the employee representative bodies, in accordance with applicable legislation, as well as customary closing conditions.

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