Skullcandy facts for kids
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| Subsidiary | |
| Industry | Audio |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founders | Rick Alden and Cris Williams |
| Headquarters | Park City, Utah, U.S. |
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| Products | Headphones Audio equipment, audio accessories |
| Revenue |  $266.3 million (2015) |
| Owner | Mill Road Capital |
Skullcandy Inc. is an American company located in Park City, Utah. They sell cool technology like headphones, earphones, and Bluetooth speakers.
In 2016, a company called Mill Road Capital bought Skullcandy for about $197 million. This made Skullcandy a private company owned by Mill Road Capital.
What Skullcandy Makes
Skullcandy makes products mostly for people who love outdoor action sports, like snowboarders and skateboarders. They also make products for everyday users. In recent years, they have started making high-quality audio products, like their Crusher headphones.
You can find Skullcandy products in many stores, special shops, and on their own website.
Skullcandy's Story
Skullcandy was started by Rick Alden and Cris Williams in 2003. Their very first product was called the Skullcandy Portable Link. They showed it off at a big technology show called the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The LINK system was special because it combined headphones with hands-free phone technology. This meant people could listen to music and also make or take calls using their cellphone. Skullcandy even has a patent for the wireless version of this LINK technology.
In 2008, Fortune magazine called Skullcandy products "the world's coolest ear buds."
In 2011, Skullcandy bought another company that makes headphones, Astro Gaming. This helped Skullcandy grow even more.
Later in 2016, Skullcandy was going to be bought by Incipio, a company that makes phone cases. However, that deal did not happen. Skullcandy then agreed to be bought by Mill Road Capital for about $197 million. This deal was completed on October 3, 2016, and Skullcandy became a private company again.
