Garmin Ltd. Acquires JL Audio

Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. Acquires JLab Audio for $370M

April 15, 2021

Consumer Products

Japan-based holding company Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. agreed to acquire Carlsbad-based personal audio brand JLab Audio for $370 million. The deal gives Noritsu Koki a global consumer-audio brand and provides JLab access to NKC’s international manufacturing and distribution platform; sellers include Petra Capital Partners, Catalyst Holdings and Eagle Private Capital.

Garmin Acquires Lumishore

October 22, 2024

Manufacturing

Garmin Ltd. has acquired Lumishore, a Swansea-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance above- and underwater LED lighting systems for boats. The acquisition adds premium marine LED lighting to Garmin's marine product portfolio and integrates Lumishore's R&D and production associates into Garmin's global workforce; financial terms were not disclosed.

Garmin Acquires Vesper Marine

January 3, 2022

Manufacturing

Garmin Ltd. has acquired Vesper Marine, a privately-held Auckland-based maker of AIS, VHF and vessel monitoring solutions, including the Cortex integrated communications system. The acquisition will expand Garmin's marine communications and situational awareness product portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.

Victrola Acquires KLH Audio

April 2, 2025

Consumer Products

Victrola has acquired KLH Audio in a strategic takeover that brings together two historic American consumer-audio brands to expand product capabilities and accelerate R&D and global distribution. KLH will operate as a brand under the Victrola umbrella with David Kelley appointed Brand President to lead product and market expansion.

AAMP Global Acquires AudioControl

April 7, 2022

Automotive

AAMP Global, a designer and manufacturer of vehicle aftermarket technology, has acquired AudioControl, a Seattle-based maker of premium audio products for automotive, residential, and commercial markets. AudioControl will remain led by CEO Alex Camara, who will join AAMP's leadership team to lead audio growth initiatives and leverage AAMP's vehicle integration platforms to accelerate product development and market expansion.

Brunswick Corporation Acquires Navico for $1.05 Billion

June 24, 2021

Manufacturing

Brunswick Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Navico, a Norway-based leader in marine electronics and sensors, for $1.05 billion. The deal adds the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands to Brunswick's Advanced Systems Group, strengthening its parts & accessories and marine-technology capabilities and accelerating Brunswick's ACES strategy.