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d&b Audiotechnik is one of the world's top-3 providers in the area of high-end speakers, amplifiers and associated components for professional use. The product portfolio was continuously expanded in recent years and sets new standards through combining compact and high quality design with excellent sound quality. d&b’s integrated sound reinforcement systems are used globally in rental and installation markets. The Company is headquartered in Backnang (Germany).

d&b System reality

Right from the outset, it was d&b's approach to build integrated sound reinforcement systems, in order to ensure seamless interconnectivity and outstanding operational reliability.

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14.10.2011

Cobepa acquires 32.7% stake in d&b audiotechnik

On 14 October 2011, Cobepa acquired a 32.7% equity stake in d&b audiotechnik GmbH (“d&b”), a leading sound system provider, from Odewald & Compagnie for an undisclosed amount.

Leading global supplier

d&b’s product offering is positioned in the premium segment of the professional audio market, and caters for the needs of both the mobile segment (e.g. music concerts, live events, trade shows) and the fixed installation segment (e.g. opera halls, theatres, discotheques, cinemas, conference centres, churches). Depending on the size of the venue to be equipped, the size of the individual loudspeaker products and their modular set-up can range from small to extremely large. d&b’s current sales & distribution network spans more than 80 countries worldwide, including direct sales offices in key countries (France, Italy, Spain, UK, US, Japan).

Well positioned for further growth

Since its inception in 1981, d&b has enjoyed a consistent increase in sales, well in excess of overall market growth, which was only interrupted to some extent in 2009 due to the global economic crisis but without any major impact on margins. This remarkable growth path is testament to d&b’s strong competitive position, the quality of its products and the strength of its brand.

Co-control buy-out

Cobepa invested in d&b in October 2011, acquiring a 32.7% equity stake, alongside Odewald & Compagnie and the management. Together with its co-investment partners, Cobepa aims to achieve further strong growth at d&b, through a combination of new product introductions and selective geographical expansion.