LAKE ZURICH, ILLINOIS — ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO), a global leader in branded office and learning products and technology accessories, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EPOS from Demant A/S, a leading Danish hearing healthcare company.
Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, EPOS provides a comprehensive range of premium enterprise wired and wireless headsets and audio solutions, building on more than a century of research in psychoacoustics. The EPOS product line is designed to reduce listening fatigue, improve voice clarity, and support cognitive performance. EPOS holds certifications across all major unified communications platforms, placing it among a select group of industry participants with this distinction.
Built on the former joint venture between Demant A/S and Sennheiser, EPOS has a long history of delivering premium, feature-rich audio solutions supported by strong innovation, design, and customer experience.
“We are excited to welcome EPOS to the ACCO Brands portfolio. This transaction aligns with our strategy to invest in markets with stronger growth profiles. EPOS complements and expands our global computer accessories portfolio into the attractive premium enterprise headset category, which is estimated to be a $1.7 billion market. The addition of EPOS will allow ACCO Brands to deliver a more complete line of workspace technology accessory solutions to our enterprise customers.”
–Tom Tedford, President and CEO of ACCO Brands
From Demant’s perspective, the transaction represents the final step in a strategic review of its Communications business area, under which the EPOS brand operates. Demant concluded that EPOS would be better positioned under a different owner, allowing the company to sharpen its strategic focus on its core hearing healthcare business.
“The divestment of EPOS marks the final milestone of our decision to sharpen our strategic focus on our core Hearing Healthcare business, and I’m confident that ACCO Brands will be a good new owner of EPOS,” said Søren Nielsen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Demant. “I would like to express my gratitude to the employees of EPOS for their dedication and commitment during this process and to wish each of them success under the future ownership.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Demant will sell EPOS to ACCO Brands for a purchase price of €7 million (~$7.6M USD), with an additional €3 million (~$3.3M USD) contingent upon the achievement of certain future milestones. The proceeds will be added to Demant’s cash reserves.
ACCO Brands previously disclosed that the transaction is valued at approximately $11.7 million, including deferred payments, and will be funded through existing cash resources. The acquisition is expected to close in January 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
EPOS generates approximately $80 million in annual revenue. The combination of EPOS and Kensington is expected to drive operational efficiencies, improve sales productivity, and unlock meaningful synergies. ACCO Brands expects total cost synergies in the range of $10 million to $15 million over the next two years and anticipates the acquisition to be modestly accretive to profit in 2026. Restructuring charges related to the transaction are expected to total approximately $7 million.
About ACCO Brands Corporation
ACCO Brands is the leader in branded consumer products that enable productivity, confidence, and enjoyment while working, learning, and playing. Its widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.
About Demant A/S
Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare group built on a heritage of care, health, and innovation since 1904. The Group offers innovative technologies, solutions, and expertise to help people hear better. In every aspect, from hearing care and hearing aids to diagnostic equipment and services, Demant is active and engaged. Headquartered in Denmark, the Group employs more than 22,000 people globally and is present with solutions in 130 countries, creating life-changing differences through hearing health. William Demant Foundation holds the majority of shares in Demant A/S, which is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and among the 25 most traded stocks. www.demant.com.
Source: Demant, ACCO
