ACCO Brands Corporation has agreed to acquire EPOS, a Danish audio‑technology company that designs premium wired and wireless headsets for enterprise customers, in a transaction valued at $11.7 million. The deal includes up to $3.5 million in deferred payments and is expected to close in January 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
The acquisition expands ACCO’s portfolio into the high‑margin enterprise‑technology accessories market, complementing its Kensington brand and recent moves into gaming accessories and ergonomic seating. EPOS’s product line, which is certified for major unified‑communications platforms and incorporates AI‑driven noise cancellation, positions ACCO to capture a share of the projected $1.7 billion global enterprise‑headset market.
ACCO anticipates $10–$15 million in cost synergies over the next two years, primarily through integration of EPOS’s sales channels and product development resources with Kensington’s distribution network. The transaction also supports ACCO’s broader cost‑reduction program, which has been under pressure amid declining revenue and a negative outlook from S&P Global Ratings.
EPOS reported annual revenue of approximately $80 million, giving the deal a purchase price of roughly 0.15× revenue. While detailed profitability figures are not disclosed, EPOS’s focus on premium, feature‑rich headsets and its strong presence in the enterprise segment suggest a solid revenue base that can be leveraged by ACCO’s global reach.
ACCO’s recent financial results have shown an 8% forecasted revenue decline for the current year and a 10% year‑over‑year drop in net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2025. The company also missed Q3 2025 earnings estimates, reporting EPS of $0.21 versus consensus of $0.17. These challenges have prompted S&P to downgrade ACCO’s outlook to negative, highlighting the need for strategic acquisitions to offset margin compression and demand weakness.
Demant A/S, the seller, said the divestiture is part of a strategic review to focus on its core hearing‑healthcare business. Tom Tedford, ACCO’s president and CEO, said the transaction “aligns with our strategy to invest in markets with better growth profiles” and will allow ACCO to deliver a more complete line of workspace technology accessory solutions to enterprise customers. Jeppe Dalberg‑Larsen, EPOS president, added that the partnership will “drive our combined business forward” through shared expertise and expanded market reach.
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