OSRAM is expanding its leading market position in the entertainment sector and has
acquired certain assets from ADB TTV SAS and continue their business operations.
The acquired business will become integral part of OSRAM’s subsidiary Clay Paky.
ADB is a French company with a factory in Saint Quentin, which specializes in
lighting for theatres and TV studios. The transaction was completed on 3 August
2016. “With the acquisition of ADB TTV SAS’ business and the highly reputable ADB
brand, we will expand our position in the innovation-driven entertainment lighting
market’, said Hans-Joachim Schwabe, CEO of OSRAM’s Specialty Lighting business
unit.

Originally founded in Belgium in 1920, ADB TTV SAS has held a leading position for
decades as a top supplier of lighting solutions for theatre and television studios. The
company’s product portfolio includes luminaires, dimmers and lighting control
desks. The company’s products are sold worldwide through a network of qualified
independent distributors. Applications have included various prestigious theatres
such as the National Grand Theatre in Beijing, the Opera Garnier in Paris and the
Teatro alla Scala in Milan.

“ADB brings a wealth of experience in stage and studio lighting and a
comprehensive range of products that are fully complementary to ours. By joining
forces, we will be able to merge this unique application focus with our innovation
drive and technology leadership. As a result, we will be able to design the next
generation of products to drive the evolution of the demanding theatre market’,
explains Pio Nahum, CEO of Clay Paky.

“I am proud for having found a new and safe roof for ADB’s activities’, said
Christian Leonard, owner and CEO of ADB TTV SAS since 2002. “OSRAM and Clay
Paky will inject resources and know-how that will give the ADB brand a bright
future, with excellent and innovative products, continuity of support and service for
our loyal customers and serenity for our employees and partners’.