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Logitech Acquiring Ultimate Ears

Swiss maker of computer peripherals and other accessories will acquire privately held headphone maker Ultimate Ears for $34 million cash.

FREMONT, Calif. (AP) -- Logitech International SA said Thursday it will acquire privately held headphone maker Ultimate Ears for $34 million cash.

The Swiss maker of computer peripherals and other accessories said the deal expands its portfolio of portable music-listening devices.

Logitech said it expects the acquisition of the Irvine, Calif., company to close in August.

Shares of Logitech rose 23 cents to $27.88 in premarket trading.

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