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Demant to Acquire Kind Hörgeräte in €700 Million Deal

Retaining the Kind brand reinforces Demant’s bid to lead Germany’s hearing aid market.

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Overview

  • The €700 million agreement represents Demant’s largest acquisition to date.
  • Kind Hörgeräte runs about 700 specialty stores in Germany and employs roughly 3,500 people.
  • The two companies have collaborated closely for over 20 years, laying the groundwork for the takeover.
  • Regulatory clearance is required before the deal can close in the second half of 2025.
  • Alexander Kind, who succeeded his father Martin Kind, said the partnership with Demant positions the group for sustained growth.