Bose Buys Audio Rival Skullcandy
Bose Corporation has acquired audio rival Skullcandy to expand its consumer audio portfolio and reach a wider audience. Skullcandy will operate as a separate brand under the Bose consumer audio business. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed in the press release announcing the deal. The two companies previously maintained a collaborative relationship spanning several years, which included Skullcandy releasing multiple audio products featuring Sound by Bose technology, such as the recent Skullcandy Crusher 1080 headphones.
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- ✓ Bose Corporation has acquired Skullcandy.
- ✓ Skullcandy will operate as a separate brand under the Bose consumer audio business.
- ✓ Bose did not disclose the financial terms of the acquisition in its press release.
- ✓ The two companies previously collaborated on products featuring Sound by Bose, including the Skullcandy Crusher 1080 headphones.
What changed
Bose officially announced its acquisition of Skullcandy, absorbing the brand under its consumer audio business.
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Bose Acquires Lifestyle Audio Brand Skullcandy
Bose Corporation has acquired audio rival Skullcandy to expand its consumer audio portfolio and reach a wider audience. Skullcandy will operate as a separate brand under the Bose consumer audio business. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed in the press release announcing the deal. The two companies previously maintained a collaborative relationship spanning several years, which included Skullcandy releasing multiple audio products featuring Sound by Bose technology, such as the recent Skullcandy Crusher 1080 headphones.
Why it matters
Bose sees the purchase of the lifestyle audio brand as a strategic method to access new customer demographics. Skullcandy was originally born on a Park City chairlift and is known for bold products combining sound, style, and performance. The move brings together two prominent audio rivals under a single corporate umbrella while preserving Skullcandy as an individual brand identity.
What is confirmed
- Bose Corporation has acquired Skullcandy.
- Skullcandy will operate as a separate brand under the Bose consumer audio business.
- Bose did not disclose the financial terms of the acquisition in its press release.
- The two companies previously collaborated on products featuring Sound by Bose, including the Skullcandy Crusher 1080 headphones.
- Skullcandy is known as a lifestyle audio brand that was born on a Park City chairlift.
Still unconfirmed
- New Skullcandy earbuds are all but guaranteed to feature top-end Bose perks.
What to watch next
- Integration details and product roadmap updates from Bose Corporation regarding the Skullcandy brand.
- Future product announcements resulting from the combined consumer audio portfolio.
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