News Summary:
On March 17, 2026, the Australian competition regulator cleared UK-headquartered Audiotonix's proposed acquisition of 100 percent of Soundtech Group S.r.l. This follows the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's February 19, 2026, announcement that it would review the Soundtech Group acquisition under Australia’s new merger regime. Audiotonix sought to acquire Soundtech through two special purpose vehicles: Sound Bidco S.r.l and Sound Bidco (Denmark) ApS. Earlier, on February 8, 2026, Audiotonix announced an agreement to acquire DPA Microphones, Wisycom, and Austrian Audio, initiating filings for regulatory approval, with completion anticipated in the first half of 2026. These three brands will join Audiotonix's existing portfolio of audio technology companies, which includes Allen & Heath, Calrec, DiGiCo, DiGiGrid, Fourier Audio, Group One Limited, Harrison, JH Audio, KLANG:technologies, Slate Digital, Solid State Logic, sonible, and Sound Devices.