Sonova Acquires Alpaca Audiology to Expand U.S. Presence
January 13, 2022
Sonova Holding AG has agreed to acquire Alpaca Audiology, a U.S. network of approximately 220 audiology clinics with over 500 employees, for USD 310 million on a cash- and debt-free basis. The deal, financed from Sonova’s cash balance and subject to regulatory approval, is intended to substantially increase Sonova’s direct consumer access in the United States and is expected to close before the end of financial year 2021/22.
- Buyers
- Sonova Holding AG
- Targets
- Alpaca Audiology
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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