Logitech international SA

XMUN:LTEC

Business Description

Sector

Information Technology

Industry

Technology

Headquarters

Switzerland CH

Employees

7 300

IPO date

Sep 24, 2012

Logitech International makes computer peripherals and accessories that sit around the computer, desk, and meeting room. Its main products include mice, keyboards, webcams, headsets, speakers, gaming gear, and video conferencing equipment. It sells to everyday consumers, gamers, office workers, schools, and companies that outfit hybrid workspaces and meeting rooms.

The company makes money mainly by selling hardware through retailers, online stores, and direct-to-business channels. A lot of its business is tied to replacement demand and upgrades, because these products wear out, get updated to match new devices, or are bought to improve comfort, gaming performance, or video quality. Logitech also sells to businesses that need standardized equipment for employees and meeting rooms, which gives it a mix of consumer and commercial demand.

What makes Logitech distinct is that it is not a PC maker or a phone maker; it is a specialist in the accessories that make those devices easier to use. That gives it a strong role near the edge of the technology value chain, where design, compatibility, and brand matter a lot. Its business depends on being a trusted, easy-to-buy choice for items people replace and upgrade often.