PRIVATE EQUITY FUND VÆKST-INVEST II INVESTS IN AUDIO GROUP DENMARK AND ITS COMPANIES.

New investment in Audio Group Denmark and its brands Aavik, Ansuz and Borresen.

Audio group Denmark founders and majority shareholders Lars Kristensen and Michael Børresen are selling 45% of their shares to Vækst-Invest and new CEO Kent Sørensen.

Aalborg, the home of Audio Group Denmark

AUDIO GROUP DENMARK

Since their beginnings in 2012, the companies in Audio Group Denmark, Ansuz Acoustics (cables, etc.), Aavik Acoustics (electronics) and Børresen Acoustics (loudspeakers) have undergone profitable growth, and both Lars and Michael will be continuing as CSO and CTO respectively. Kent has held the position of CFO in Audio Group Denmark since 2020 and will now also be leading the companies as CEO as the group continues its journey of growth.

AAVIK, ANSUZ AND BORRESEN

“We’ve had a lengthy dialogue with Vækst-Invest and are looking forward to them becoming part of our fantastic team at Audio Group Denmark,” states founder Lars Kristensen, before adding that “the chemistry with Vækst-Invest has been crucial in determining our choice; we have common core values, and with our companies on the cusp of a very exciting future with high growth and a change of CEO, I can dedicate my focus to the sale of our fantastic products in the future”. Founder and CTO Michael Børresen adds “I’m looking forward to working with Vækst-Invest, which has vast experience of companies in niches selling proprietary products in the global market. At the same time, I’m looking forward to applying even greater focus to developing our range with new and innovative products to further our quest for the optimum sound in collaboration with our highly capable employees and business partners.”

The Audio Group Denmark brands together at the Paris AV Show last October

Vækst-Invest is looking forward to helping to ensure the continued positive development that Audio Group Denmark is currently undergoing, in addition to contributing with its experience from other similar businesses with further scaling and focus on growth on both the top and bottom line.

“We’ve enjoyed an extensive dialogue with Lars and Michael over a number of years,” states Partner at Vækst-Invest II, Lars Bundgaard Sørensen, “and we’re extremely impressed by their development and the professional job they’ve done on all fronts. There are many aspects that can be highlighted, but their execution in terms of product development, in particular, is unique, whilst at the same time experiencing growth in all markets”. Partner at Vækst-Invest II, Jeppe Hoff Nyby, adds: “We’re very much looking forward to growing the companies even more. The companies have an excellent platform, which we shall continue to develop and strengthen in the years ahead.”

Kent Sørensen the new CEO of Audio Group Denmark

NEW CEO OF AUDIO GROUP DENMARK

As planned, Kent Sørensen will be assuming the role of CEO in the companies, whose headquarters will remain in Aalborg, and he adds: “Together with the new group of shareholders, Audio Group Denmark will be run in the same spirit as it is today, with dedicated and capable employees in all functions – the pursuit of the perfect sound experience will continue for the benefit of our customers and end-users alike.”

HiFi Pig Says: Exciting times for Audio Group Denmark and their brands.

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