Barco

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Barco, also known as Barco NV, a publicly owned company headquartered in Belgium, was founded in 1934 and employs approximately 4,040 individuals. The company reported $1.1B in revenue as of 2025. Specializing in Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Barco designs and develops visualization products for Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1934

Headcount

4,036

Headquarters

Belgium

Primary Segment

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Ownership

Publicly Owned

Deployments

News Summary:

On March 15, Barco, a Belgian company specializing in AV projection, finalized its acquisition of premium audio brands Focal and Naim for €135 million. This followed Barco's announcement on March 13 of an agreement in principle to acquire 100% of VerVent Audio Holding, the French-British premium audio company that owns Focal and Naim. The acquisition of VerVent, known for high-end audio systems, headphones, and automotive OEM audio solutions, was valued at approximately €135 million, an amount equal to VerVent’s reported annual revenue. Separately on March 13, Barco, a global leader in laser cinema, announced that three new upcoming titles from The Walt Disney Studios would release in HDR by Barco this spring. Earlier, on March 12, Barco, which powers over 55% of the world’s cinema projection, publicly stated its intention to purchase all shares in VerVent Audio Holding for €135 million.

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Barco offers 10 products in the pro AV industry. Barco's product portfolio comprises of pro AV audio and conferencing, pro AV controls and infrastructure and digital signage and professional display.

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Barco's revenues were $1.1B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Barco's revenue into 7 different product categories.

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Mar

18th

2026

15:12

B2B Tag

Barco Acquires Focal, Naim Audio

Kortrijk, Belgium (March 18, 2026)—Barco has announced it will acquire VerVent Audio Holding, the parent company of French studio monitor and headphone manufacturer Focal and British Hi-Fi manufacturer Naim Audio. The move is in line with Barco’s plans to expand into becoming a fully integrated audiovisual solutions provider.

Mixonline

Mar

17th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Barco Acquires VerVent Audio Group from Alpha Private Equity – Global Legal Chronicle

Proskauer has advised the VerVent Group and its majority shareholder, Alpha Private Equity.An agreement has been signed for the sale of 100% of the share capital…

Global Legal Chronicle

Mar

17th

2026

06:57

B2B Tag

Pro AV Acquisition News: Barco Adds High-End Audio Firm VerVent

Barco has reached an agreement in principle to acquire 100% of the shares of French-British premium audio company VerVent Audio Holding. The company, which is based in Saint-Étienne, designs and manufactures high-end audio systems under the Focal and Naim brands.

AVNetwork

Mar

17th

2026

04:46

Emerging Tech

Prasad’s Multiplex Unveils New HDR Screen with Barco Technology

- Advertisement - Prasad’s Multiplex is bringing a state-of-the-art HDR screen powered by Barco technology, marking a major upgrade for Hyderabad’s cinema experience. The iconic theater, a favorite among Telugu cinema enthusiasts, is set to reopen its renovated Screen 4 with cutting-edge projection capabilities.

Tracktollywood

Mar

16th

2026

18:30

Events, Emerging Tech

CinemaCon 2026

Discover LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES, UNLIMITED EXPERIENCES at this year’s CinemaCon. From featured film playback to streaming the Barco mFusion ICMP‑XS empowers you to create experiences that go far beyond the traditional cinema screen. Visit the Barco booth for cutting-edge laser solutions and daily HDR-powered demonstrations. We look forward to welcoming you and showing how Barco can elevate every kind of cinematic experience.

Barco

Mar

16th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Why medical-grade display quality matters in digital pathology: Insights from a new comparative study

As digital pathology continues to reshape diagnostic workflows, the choice of display system is a critical factor in ensuring diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. In a recent study by IQVIA Laboratories, ADC Therapeutics and Barco, ‘Comparison of digital displays for efficient diagnosis and accuracy’, we compared the performance of three types of displays – medical-grade, professional-grade, and consumer-grade.

Barco

Mar

15th

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

New Chapter for Focal, Naim

Orca Design & Manufacturing, the US Importer for Focal, announced that the holding company of Focal and Naim, Vervent Group, has been purchased by Belgium based Barco. Orca, which continues to distribute Focal, said the move is a positive step for the brands.

Ceoutlook

Mar

15th

2026

05:13

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Focal/Naim buyout shows how big the custom install market is becoming

In slightly unexpected news this week, Barco, a Belgian company that specialises in AV projection has just snapped up the Focal / Naim brands for €135 million. While Focal / Naim is a premium, even luxury brand, I think this deal is different from the spate of acquisitions seen over the last few years, where Bose bought the McIntosh Group, and Harman ate up Sound United.

TrustedReviews

Mar

13th

2026

13:29

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Barco to acquire VerVent. Parent Company of Focal and Naim

Barco announces that it has reached an agreement in principle to acquire 100% of the shares of VerVent Audio Holding (“VerVent”), a French-British premium audio company active in high‑end audio systems, headphones and automotive OEM audio solutions, with premium audio brands Focal and Naim .The acquisition of VerVent is reported to be approximately €135 million which is equal to VerVent’s reported annual revenue.

Wifi Hifi Canada

Mar

13th

2026

08:18

Emerging Tech

Three New Disney Films Releasing in HDR by Barco

Barco, the global leader in laser cinema, announced today that three new upcoming titles from The Walt Disney Studios will release in HDR by Barco this spring.

Digital Cinema Report

Mar

12th

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Focal-Naim Under Barco – A New Dawn?

When Barco announced its agreement to acquire VerVent Audio Holding for €135 million on 9th March, the reaction across the audiophile world was swift and predictable. Forums are split into two camps. Optimists saw a well-capitalised technology company rescuing two beloved brands from corporate limbo.

StereoNET

Mar

12th

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Barco To Purchase Focal And Naim In ‘Integrated Audiovisual’ Play

Barco, the company best known for powering over 55% of the world’s cinema projection, has announced that it intends to purchase all shares in Vervent Audio and Holding, the company that owns the prestige home cinema audio brands Focal and Naim, for €135m/$154m.

Forbes

Barco's customers primarily consist of generative AI and telecoms companies. Examples of Barco's customers include Microsoft, Nanyang Technological University Singapore and MEO.