EQT Said to Consider Stake Sale in Hearing Aid Firm WS Audiology

Buyout firm EQT AB is considering selling a small part of its ownership in WS Audiology A/S, in a deal that could value one of the world’s largest hearing aid makers at about €7 billion ($7.8 billion) or more, according to people familiar with the matter.

Stockholm-based EQT is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to help identify suitors for part of their 49% stake in the closely-held company, the people said, asking not to be identified as the matter is private. The stake sale could draw interest from other financial investors seeking to get exposure in the sector, ...