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Sound United - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Sound United M&A Summary

Sound United has acquired 2 companies of its own, including 1 in the last 5 years. A total of 1 acquisition came from private equity firms.

Sound United has acquired in 2 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include electronics (100%).

Sound United Ownership

Who owns Sound United?

Sound United is owned by Harman International Industries. It was acquired on May 6, 2025.

Was Sound United formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Sound United was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

Sound United Business Overview

Where is Sound United headquartered?

Sound United is headquartered in Vista, California.

What sector is Sound United in?

Sound United is an electronics company.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity2
    • M&A Buy Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2

Sound United

Sound United LLC

One Viper Way, Suite C,
Vista, California 92081
United States,
(760) 536-5300
www.soundunited.com

Sound United is a designer and marketer of premium home-theater loudspeakers and consumer-branded vehicle security and convenience systems. Sound United's broad portfolio of high-performance home audio products, including speakers, surround sound systems, soundbars, and personal audio devices, is marketed under the Polk Audio and Definitive Technology brands. Sound United is based in Vista, California.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 2 - - - - - 2
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  2

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
B&W Group Ltd. 2020-10-09 - Divestiture
North Reading, Massachusetts · www.bowers-wilkins.com
D+M Group (Denon & Marantz) 2017-03-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Mahwah, New Jersey · www.dmglobal.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Electronics 2 (100%) - - -
Total 2 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 2 - - -
  New Jersey 1 - - -
  Massachusetts 1 - - -
Total 2 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
50%
1 (50%)
Strategic(s)
50%
1 (50%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Electronics

Former Name

DEI Holdings, Inc.

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