Garmin, Ltd announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire
substantially all of the assets of Fusion Electronics Limited and its
subsidiaries.
Fusion is a privately-held provider of integrated
marine audio equipment, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. The
completion of the acquisition, which is subject to customary conditions,
is expected to occur on June 30, 2014.
“Fusion has pioneered a
number of innovations in marine audio. Their ability to integrate their
products with networked marine multifunction displays has been
recognized across the industry,” said Cliff Pemble, Garmin’s president
and CEO. “Like Garmin, Fusion is known for reliability, connectivity,
and integrated functionality, and we look forward to completing the
acquisition and having them as part of our team.”
Fusion offers a
range of audio products and accessories, many of which are designed for
use in a marine environment. Fusion’s flagship head unit, the 700
Series, allows boaters to connect and control their audio through select
marine multifunction displays (MFDs), and select multi-zone audio
configuration specific to their vessels.
“I have long admired
Garmin as an innovator and a leader in virtually every market it
serves,” said Sir Peter Maire, chairman of Fusion Electronics. “This
combination will allow Fusion to expand its capabilities and integration
into the marine entertainment market to make an even greater impact in
the boating industry.”
Garmin New Zealand Limited, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Garmin Ltd., will operate as “Fusion Entertainment” in
Fusion’s present facilities in Auckland, New Zealand following the
completion of the acquisition. Substantially, all the Fusion product
line will remain available, as will support for the company’s existing
products. Fusion Entertainment will continue to support all Fusion-Link™
partners accordingly.
By press release
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