Bose has acquired the high-end audio brand McIntosh — a move that Bose says will “significantly” expand its product lineup. The acquisition, which also includes McIntosh subsidiary Sonus faber, also “opens new opportunities in the automotive sector,

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Highlander Partners LP, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has sold high-end audio brand McIntosh Group to Bose Corp. Highlander Partners confirmed the sale in a Nov. 19 announcement. Terms of the deal and the purchase price were not disclosed, but the deal was finalized Nov. 15.

Bose says the acquisition of McIntosh Group, parent company of the McIntosh and Sonus Faber brands, allows it to infuse its research and technology into the high-performance and luxury space

Bose just acquired premium audio brand McIntosh to help increase its foothold in the premium and automotive markets.

McIntosh Group is the parent company of high-performance brands like McIntosh and Sonus faber, known for amplifiers, speakers and turntables that will now come under the Bose fold. The acquisition aims to offer a breadth of products to consumers, from earbuds and Bluetooth speakers to premium home and car sound systems.

The Bose Corp. has bought-out McIntosh Group solidifying its entry into the high-end market with its purchase of one of the tech industry's most noted, high-end equipment manufacturer.

Today, Bose Corporation, a company synonymous with delivering amazing, premium audio experiences since its founding, announced the acquisition of McIntosh Group, the parent company of renowned high-performance and luxury audio brands that include McIntosh and Sonus faber.