The EU gives the green light to Amplifon for the acquisition of Gn Hearing
Quick Look
- The European Commission has authorized Amplifon to acquire Gn's hearing business.
- The operation, which integrates Amplifon into the entire hearing care supply chain, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
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Why It Matters
The acquisition of GN's hearing business was announced on March 16. The operation has already received the green light from authorities in Australia and the United States.
Amplifon has obtained authorization from the European Commission for the acquisition of Gn's hearing business, announced on March 16th.
The approval represents the last of the regulatory approvals required to complete the transaction, following those received in Australia and the United States.
This important step confirms Amplifon's forecasts of completing the acquisition by the end of 2026, subject to the completion of the remaining obligations required for the closing.
With the acquisition of Gn Hearing, which deals with the design, production and sale of hearing devices in the wholesale market, Amplifon, historically a retail operator, will become an integrated operator in the entire hearing care supply chain with activities in over 100 countries around the world. Meanwhile, the planning of the integration between Amplifon and Gn Hearing is proceeding according to schedule, and in compliance with applicable regulations, with the aim of being fully ready from the moment of closing, expected by the end of the year.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Completion of the acquisition by the end of 2026.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What will be the precise financial synergies post-integration?
