Bose Corporation said on 21 October 2026 that it had acquired Skullcandy, the Utah-based maker of headphones, earbuds and speakers, from a fund managed by Mill Road Capital Management. Terms were not disclosed.
Why Bose Corporation is buying Skullcandy, Inc.
Bose said the purchase extends its consumer audio portfolio to new audiences, with Skullcandy kept as a separate brand alongside Bose products.
“As a privately held company, we have the freedom to make bold, long-term investments in opportunities we believe in”
Deal terms and financing
Financial and other terms are confidential.
Regulatory approvals and timing
The acquisition has been completed.
Market context
Skullcandy was founded in 2003 in Park City, Utah, and will remain based there. The companies had already worked together on Skullcandy headphones built with Bose audio technology.
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