Investment firm buys Sonos shares as company prepares for new product line

Coliseum Capital Management, LLC, an investment firm and 10% owner of Sonos (NASDAQ:SONO)disclosed the purchase of 647,210 shares in multiple open market transactions between February 12, 2026 and February 17, 2026, valued at approximately $10.18 million, according to an SEC Form 4 filing.

Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($15.73).

• How was the purchase structured and what entities were involved?
  The acquisition was executed by Coliseum Capital Management and numerous affiliated entities.

• How does the transaction price compare to recent market levels?
  The weighted average purchase price of around $15.73 per share closely tracked Sonos’ trading range during the period (opening at $15.39 and closing at $15.60 on February 17, 2026).

* 1-year price and profitability calculated using February 21, 2026 as the reference date.

Sonos, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of premium multi-room audio products, offering wireless speakers, home theater systems, audio components and accessories. It conducts direct-to-consumer e-commerce and has a network of approximately 10,000 third-party retail partners and custom installers worldwide.

On January 27, 2026, Sonos revealed one of its new flagship audio devices, the Sonos Amp Multi, a multi-channel streaming amplifier that is expected to launch in the coming months. The device is essentially an audio hub that allows users to connect up to 24 speakers in one space and play music independently in each room of a house, or play them all together simultaneously.

Users can use the Sonos app to navigate to which area of ​​the home they want to stream music. It is more aimed at people with large homes and office spaces, making it a niche product. And since its standard Sonos Amp already costs $799, the Multi Amp is expected to be priced well above $1,000, making it a tougher sell for the everyday consumer. However, the company has dedicated a lot of resources to this product, as it is the first hardware product since the Sonos Arc, a wireless soundbar, due in late 2024.

The company took a break from launching new hardware to focus on fixing its app after facing overwhelming backlash when it made significant changes in 2024 that met with strong disapproval from app users.

The sound experience company also plans to build the world’s first underwater sound sanctuary in partnership with the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, an environmental nonprofit. But there is no projected timeline for that launch.

With SONO stock already down 12.24% in 2026, nearly wiping out last year’s gains, investors may want to monitor how well Sonos’ ambitious production plans are actually developing.

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