Focal Has a New Owner – and I'm Worried and Excited in Equal Measure

Focal has a new owner – and I'm worried and excited in equal measure

Belgian firm Barco is set to take control of the brand

Barco to acquire high-end audio firm VerVent for €135m

VerVent, which operates in consumer and custom-install markets with the Focal and Naim brands and has more than 80 stores, will help Barco deliver fully integrated immersive experiences. The post Barco to acquire high-end audio firm VerVent for €135m appeared first on AV Magazine.

Barco to acquire Focal and Naim parent company for €135m

Belgian display and projection specialist Barcoo has reached an agreement to acquire VerVent Audio Holding, the parent company of audio brands Focal and Naim, in a deal valued at approximately €135m (£114m). Image: Courtesy of Barco The acquisition will add loudspeakers, immersive and active audio systems, headphones, studio monitors, and automotive and yachting OEM systems to Barco’s portfolio. VerVent will be integrated into Barco’s Entertainm…