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ACCO Brands Closes PowerA Acquisition

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) today announced that it has closed the acquisition of PowerA, a leading provider of third-party video gaming controllers, power charging solutions and headsets.

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  • ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) today announced that it has closed the acquisition of PowerA, a leading provider of third-party video gaming controllers, power charging solutions and headsets.
  • We are very excited to have PowerA become a part of ACCO Brands," commented Boris Elisman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of ACCO Brands.
  • ACCO Brands Corporation is one of the world's largest designers, marketers and manufacturers of branded academic, consumer and business products.
  • More information about ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, can be found at www.accobrands.com .

ACCO Brands Accelerates Strategic Shift Toward Consumer Products; Announces Agreement to Acquire Leading Provider of Console Accessories for Video Gaming

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO), today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PowerA, a fast-growing, leading provider of third-party video gaming accessories, including controllers, power charging solutions, and gaming headsets.

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  • ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO), today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PowerA, a fast-growing, leading provider of third-party video gaming accessories, including controllers, power charging solutions, and gaming headsets.
  • PowerA is a similar business to Kensington, but is in the console gaming accessories market.
  • It will be a great fit," commented Boris Elisman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of ACCO Brands.
  • Boris and the ACCO Brands team have built an exceptional company with worldwide reach and a passion to grow a vibrant consumer business.

PowerA Unveils FUSION Controller Lineup for Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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WOODINVILLE, Wash., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerA , industry leader in gaming accessories, today announced two new offeringsFUSION Pro Wired Controllers for the Xbox One and FUSION Wired FightPads for the Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

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  • WOODINVILLE, Wash., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerA , industry leader in gaming accessories, today announced two new offeringsFUSION Pro Wired Controllers for the Xbox One and FUSION Wired FightPads for the Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
  • "We're thrilled to re-introduce our FUSION lineup to the US and European gaming community," said Eric Bensussen, President at PowerA.
  • The FUSION Wired FightPad Controller for the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PS4 features a six-button arcade-style layout and toggle switches for D-pads and shoulder buttons to match players preferred play-style.
  • Key Features for FUSION Pro Controller for Xbox One:

PowerA Launches Colorful Line of Enhanced Controllers for Xbox One

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
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WOODINVILLE, Wash., June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerA , an industry leader in video game and mobility accessories, today announced a new stylish and affordable line of Enhanced Wired Controllers for the Xbox One, designed for gamers of all ages and levels.

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  • WOODINVILLE, Wash., June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerA , an industry leader in video game and mobility accessories, today announced a new stylish and affordable line of Enhanced Wired Controllers for the Xbox One, designed for gamers of all ages and levels.
  • With a new form-factor and improved ergonomics, the Enhanced Wired Controllers offer Xbox players a comfortable and familiar feel, with the quality and "playability" of a premium controller at an affordable price point.
  • "We wanted to offer a first-class controller that provided the best possible value while adding enhanced functionality.
  • "Since launching in 2014, our Wired Controller line for Xbox One has consistently been our bestselling controller series.