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Koss CORP
Koss Corp is a Milwaukee-based public audio company that pioneered stereo headphones in 1958, still under family control with Michael J. Koss as CEO.
Koss CORP
KOSS CORP is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Gainesville, FL, registered since 2000. The firm manages $2.2 billion in assets, with $2.0 billion on a discretionary basis. It has 30 employees and 15 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
1953
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Milwaukee
Corporate office
Milwaukee, WI, United States
Principals
John C. Koss
Founder
Michael J. Koss
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who controls Koss Corp?
The Koss family controls roughly 80% of voting power through a dual-class stock structure, with Michael J. Koss serving as CEO since 2004. The family remains active in management and has maintained control since the company's founding in 1953.
Is Koss Corp a family office or an operating company?
Koss Corp is a publicly traded operating company that designs and manufactures audio products. It is not a family office, though the Koss family holds a controlling interest and manages the business.
What is Koss Corp's primary business?
Koss Corp designs and sells stereo headphones and audio accessories. The company targets consumer and professional markets with products ranging from budget-friendly models to premium electrostatic headphones.
How does Koss Corp generate revenue?
Koss generates revenue through the sale of headphones and audio accessories via retail partners like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, as well as through its direct-to-consumer website.
What major legal event involved Koss Corp recently?
In 2021, Koss Corp settled a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple Inc., receiving a $10 million payment. The suit alleged that Apple's AirPods and related products infringed on Koss's wireless headphone patents.
Where are Koss products manufactured?
Koss outsources manufacturing to contract manufacturers in China, a strategy common among consumer electronics companies. The company has no owned production facilities.
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