# WS Audiology (Widex / Signia)

> <p><strong>Known for:</strong> Formed by the 2019 merger of Denmark's Widex and Sivantos (German, ex-Siemens audiology) — now the third-largest hearing-aid maker globally. EQT plus founding families control it; remains a structural counterweight to the listed competitors Demant and Sonova.<br></p>

**Ownership:** Privately held by EQT (Swedish PE) + Tøpholm and Westermann families (the Widex founders). Lynge, Denmark.

**Employees:** ~12,000

**Key products:** Widex and Signia hearing aids; Rexton, Audio Service, A&M, Coselgi sub-brands

**Key markets:** Global — sold via audiologists in 125+ countries

**Known for:** Formed by the 2019 merger of Denmark's Widex and Sivantos (German, ex-Siemens audiology) — now the third-largest hearing-aid maker globally. EQT plus founding families control it; remains a structural counterweight to the listed competitors Demant and Sonova.

https://wsa.com