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Masimo completes sale of consumer audio unit to HARMAN for $350M; to prioritize share repurchases
MASIMO CORP
- Closed sale of Sound United to Harman (Samsung subsidiary) for $350M cash; received ~$328M at close subject to adjustments.
- CEO says sale positions Masimo to focus on core professional healthcare business, accelerate growth, and improve margins.
- Masimo plans to prioritize share repurchases with proceeds from the sale.
- Centerview Partners, Morgan Stanley, and Sullivan & Cromwell advised Masimo.
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