Amplifon (Miracle‑Ear) Acquires Safe in Sound Hearing from Salt Creek Capital

Amplifon to Acquire GN Store Nord’s Hearing Business

March 19, 2026

Healthcare Services

Amplifon entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the hearing business of GN Store Nord A/S in a deal valued at DKK 17.0 billion (about $2.6 billion) on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The transaction is expected to create a vertically integrated global leader in audiology by combining Amplifon’s retail network with GN’s hearing technology and manufacturing capabilities, with expected closing by the end of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and a required carve-out demerger.

Amplifon Acquires KIND Aparaty Słuchowe in Poland

March 10, 2025

Healthcare Services

Amplifon has completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of KIND Aparaty Słuchowe, the Polish subsidiary of German group KIND, adding more than 120 points of sale and roughly €10 million in annual turnover. The deal doubles Amplifon's presence in Poland to over 230 points of sale as the acquired stores are integrated under the Amplifon brand.

Trinity Investors and Sancus Capital Group Acquire Nano Hearing Aids

February 1, 2021

Medical Devices

Trinity Investors partnered with Sancus Capital Group to acquire Nano Hearing Aids, a direct-to-consumer designer and online retailer of affordable hearing aids, in February 2021. Nano, founded in 2017 and operating primarily via e-commerce with nationwide U.S. shipping, will operate under the new private owners to expand its DTC/OTC hearing-aid business.

Sonova Acquires Alpaca Audiology to Expand U.S. Presence

January 13, 2022

Healthcare Services

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.

HearingLife Acquires AudPractice Group's 41 Audiology Clinics

December 2, 2021

Healthcare Services

HearingLife has acquired AudPractice Group's 41 audiology clinics across North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida, assuming operations of the practices and their staff. The acquisition expands HearingLife's national footprint and offers APG patients access to HearingLife services such as HearingLife OnDemand and extended patient support.

Ear Professionals Group Acquires Soundly

February 6, 2026

Healthcare Services

Ear Professionals Group has acquired Soundly, a digital hearing solutions platform, to integrate Soundly’s consumer-facing resources and private-label brand into its provider network beginning March 2026. The acquisition is intended to streamline the patient journey from online research to in-clinic prescription fittings and expand Ear Professionals Group’s direct-to-consumer reach.