IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Masimo ( MASI ) today announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its Sound United consumer audio business to HARMAN International (“HARMAN”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Katie Szyman, Chief Executive Officer of Masimo ( MASI ), stated, “The completion of the Sound United sale is an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to focus on our core professional healthcare business. With this chapter behind us, we are even better positioned to broaden Masimo’s patient impact, accelerate growth, and deliver stronger margins. We have exciting opportunities ahead, and I am confident that we will be able to continue building on our positive momentum to deliver value for all stakeholders. Finally, on behalf of the entire leadership team, I want to thank the Sound United team for their dedication and wish them continued success as part of HARMAN.”

With regard to the use of proceeds from the transaction, Masimo ( MASI ) anticipates prioritizing share repurchases.

Centerview Partners LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC served as financial advisors to Masimo ( MASI ) and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP served as legal advisor to Masimo ( MASI ) in connection with the transaction.

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About Masimo ( MASI )

Masimo ( MASI ) is a global medical technology company that develops and produces a wide array of industry-leading monitoring technologies, including innovative measurements, sensors, patient monitors, automation and connectivity solutions. Our mission is for Masimo ( MASI ) innovations to empower clinicians to transform patient care. Masimo SET® Measure-through Motion and Low Perfusion™ pulse oximetry, introduced in 1995, has been shown to outperform other pulse oximetry technologies in over 100 independent and objective studies, which can be found at www.masimo.com/evidence/featured-studies/feature. Masimo SET® is estimated to be used on more than 200 million patients around the world each year and is the primary pulse oximetry at all 10 top U.S. hospitals as ranked in the 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals listing. Additional information about Masimo ( MASI ) and its products may be found at www.masimo.com.

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