Amplifon vertically integrates as Sonova refocuses core
The global hearing care industry is experiencing a structural realignment as major players rethink their positions across the value chain. Italian retail giant Amplifon has announced a transformative €2.3bn acquisition of Danish manufacturer GN Hearing. This landmark transaction shifts Amplifon from a pure play audiology retailer into a fully vertically integrated global platform. Conversely, Swiss manufacturer Sonova is taking a…
Sonova Acquires tinnitus management app SilentCloud
Swiss hearing health leader Sonova has bolstered its digital therapeutics portfolio with the acquisition of SilentCloud, a clinically validated tinnitus management app serving over 740m global sufferers of the condition. Sonova’s acquisition signals a strategic shift from hardware-centric revenue toward recurring software-enabled services, with SilentCloud’s cloud-based platform creating opportunities for data-driven care personalisation and subscription models. For operators, this underscores…