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iRobot Corp. (IRBT) Acquires Distribution Business of Tokyo-Based Sales On Demand Corporation

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iRobot Acquires Japanese Distribution Business from Sales on Demand Corporation

November 21, 2016 8:30 AM EST

BEDFORD, Mass., Nov. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in consumer home robotics products, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the iRobot-related distribution business of privately-held Sales On Demand Corporation (SODC) based in Tokyo, Japan. The acquisition is expected to close in April 2017.

The acquisition will better enable iRobot to maintain its leadership position and accelerate the growth of its business in Japan through direct control of pre- and post-sales market activities including sales,... More