Lake Zurich, Ill., Dec 23 — ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) a global leader in branded office and learning products and technology accessories, today announced 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 other audio solutions, that build on over a century of research in psychoacoustics. The EPOS product line is designed to reduce listening fatigue, improve voice clarity and support cognitive performance. The combination of technological innovation and audio excellence has allowed EPOS to earn certification by all major unified communication platforms, making it one of 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 excellent 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 better growth profiles,” said Tom Tedford, ACCO Brands President and CEO. “EPOS complements and expands our global computer accessories portfolio into the attractive premium enterprise headset category, which is estimated to be $1.7 billion. The addition of EPOS will allow ACCO Brands to deliver a more complete line of workspace technology accessory solutions to our enterprise customers,” said Mr. Tedford.
“I am delighted that ACCO Brands, the owner of Kensington, recognizes the value and the distinctiveness of EPOS and has decided to become our new owner. I see strong synergies and exciting opportunities across both EPOS and Kensington to drive our combined business forward,” stated Jeppe Dalberg-Larsen, President of EPOS.
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 significant synergies. These synergies are expected to be realized over the next two years, with ultimate cost synergies expected to be within the range of $10 to $15 million. As we implement these synergies, we expect 2026 profit to be modestly positive. Restructuring charges are expected to be approximately $7 million.
The transaction is valued at $11.7 million, including up to $3.5 million in deferred payments, funded by ACCO Brands’ existing cash resources. The deal is expected to close in January 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.