News Summary:
On February 19, 2026, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced it would review UK-headquartered Audiotonix's proposed acquisition of Soundtech Group S.r.l. under Australia’s new merger regime. Audiotonix is seeking to acquire Soundtech through two special purpose vehicles, Sound Bidco S.r.l and Sound Bidco (Denmark) ApS. Earlier, on February 9, Audiotonix announced its agreement to acquire DPA Microphones, Wisycom, and Austrian Audio, with regulatory approval filings underway and completion expected in the first half of 2026. This acquisition will integrate these three companies into Audiotonix's existing portfolio of audio technology and solutions brands, 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. Audiotonix, a PAI portfolio company, specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacture of professional audio mixing consoles.