Logitech would like to buy Plantronics for more than $ 2 billion

Less than four months after the announcement of the acquisition of Blue Microphones, Logitech reportedly attempted to make an even larger purchase: Plantronics. Reuters reports that Logitech offers up to 2.2 billion dollars in the hope of adding the helmet manufacturer to its ranks. If negotiations are successful, an agreement could be announced sometime next week, but nothing has been finalized.

To date, Plantronics would be the most expensive acquisition of Logitech and would strengthen the company's range of PC and mobile accessories. Gaming peripherals have also been a major asset for Logitech's bottom line. According to Reuters, the two companies are trying to reduce manufacturing costs and minimize the impact of Trump administration tariffs on Chinese imports into the United States. To associate is certainly an approach to do it.

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Plantronics manufactures a range of Bluetooth headphones, headsets for the office and other accessories. Aids adapted to the company's physical condition are well reviewed and Plantronics continues to offer traditional Bluetooth headsets years after many other companies have left this segment, a sign of its anchoring in the office environment. According to the company, Neil Armstrong's famous words when he came out on the surface of the moon were transmitted through a Plantronics headset.

Logitech has already committed more acquisitions in 2018 than any previous year, and this only takes into account the Blue Agreement.

The remarkable acquisitions of Logitech:

• 2018 Blue microphones ($ 117 million)
• 2017: Astro Gaming ($ 85 million)
• 2016: Jaybird ($ 50 million), Saitek ($ 13 million)
• 2008: Ultimate ears ($ 34 million)