Overview

• The purchase brings Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, HEOS, Classé and Boston Acoustics under Harman ownership.
• Harman says the deal broadens its core audio business across home systems, hi‑fi components, AVRs, headphones and automotive sound.
• Sound United will function as a Strategic Business Unit inside Harman’s Lifestyle Division to maintain each brand’s heritage and customer base.
• Harman, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, confirmed the deal’s completion this week after announcing the agreement in May.
• Coverage notes Masimo can now refocus on its healthcare strategy and related legal matters, including an Apple Watch dispute involving U.S. Customs.