Yamaha Corporation Agrees to Acquire Disguise Technologies

Yamaha Corporation announced an agreement to acquire Disguise Technologies Limited, a London-based provider of software and media server technologies used for immersive experiences. Yamaha will complete the acquisition by purchasing all shares of Disguise's parent company, Butterfly Topco Limited, with the transaction expected to close in December 2026.

The move signals a strategic shift for Yamaha as it expands beyond musical instruments and audio hardware into software and services. By integrating audio, video, lighting, and media solutions, Yamaha aims to enhance live entertainment and sports venues. Disguise's technology is already utilized in high-profile productions for artists such as Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, as well as at Radio City Music Hall.

Yamaha intends to maintain the Disguise brand identity and customer relationships while accelerating growth across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Following the closure of the deal, Disguise will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation.