Overview
- Bose announced the acquisition of Skullcandy on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and said Skullcandy will remain a separate brand based in Park City, Utah.
- The deal formalizes an existing Sound by Bose partnership that put Bose tech into Skullcandy products such as the Method 360 ANC earbuds in 2025 and the Crusher 1080 ANC headphones in July 2026.
- Company statements did not disclose the purchase price or other financial terms of the transaction.
- Bose says it will use Skullcandy’s streetwear and board‑sports audience to reach younger, price‑sensitive buyers while preserving Skullcandy’s brand identity and lower price points.
- The acquisition follows Bose’s 2024 buy of the McIntosh Group and signals a continued strategy of growing through brand and technology acquisitions, with next steps likely to include product rollouts and typical regulatory review.