Providence acquires a majority stake in d&b Group

As part of the transaction, The management team of d&b will continue to work together with Providence Equity Partners to consolidate its global position in the professional audio and AVLM solutions market.

Ardian has sold its majority stake in Cubes Holding (d&b Group) to Providence Equity Partners, Private equity firm specializing in growth-oriented investments in media, communications, Education and Technology. The transaction is expected to close on 31 October 2023.

Since its acquisition in 2016, Ardian has supported the company and its team, headed by the Executive Director Amnon Harman, on a dynamic path of strong organic growth and geographic expansion. As part of the transaction, The D Management Team&b will reinvest together with Providence and will continue to conduct day-to-day operations following the completion of the agreement.

Founded in 1981 and based in Backnang (Germany) d&b is one of the leading providers of professional audio technology and solutions AVLM (Audio, Video, Light and Medium) to create multi-sensory experiences.

d&B Audiotechnik, The manufacturing part of the company, is recognized as a company focused on sound reinforcement systems in installation and rental applications. The solutions of d&b Covers planning, installation, System Maintenance and Managed Services.

With the support of Ardian, d&b has achieved steady growth, achieving a compound annual rate (CAGR) from two digits from 2016, despite the temporary market disruption in the events sector caused by the COVID pandemic 19. Since the acquisition of Ardian, The number of employees has tripled from around 350 in addition to 1000. The company's strategic development was the result of both organic growth and targeted acquisitions.

"d&b is a business with innovation at its core, Market Leadership and Loyal Customers. The d&b has advanced and defined industry standards and exceeded customer expectations over the past four decades. With our previous experience investing in technology and live entertainment companies, We believe Providence is the ideal partner to support D&b and look forward to working with Amnon and his team to execute on our shared vision for the business.", Says Robert Sudo, CEO of Providence.

“As one of the world's leading system providers for audio technology and AVLM solutions, with a comprehensive portfolio of hardware and software technologies, We are perfectly positioned to gain a larger market share. Ardian has proven to be a reliable supplier in recent years, thanks to your unconditional support, especially during the pandemic, We have been able to innovate during this period of crisis and emerge stronger from it. We look forward to continuing our journey with Providence and solidifying our global position”. adds Amnon Harman, Executive Director of D&b Group.