Deals·October 21, 2026 at 3:58 PM EDT·3 sources
Bose CEO Lila Snyder on Skullcandy Acquisition
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What happened
- Bose is acquiring Skullcandy, according to Bloomberg.
- CEO Lila Snyder discussed the transaction’s implications for both companies with Bloomberg’s Romaine Bostick.
- Snyder also addressed wired headphones as a way to reach younger consumers and AI’s role in future products.
Why it matters
The acquisition provides a notable consumer-tech M&A development and offers insight into Bose’s product and growth strategy under CEO Lila Snyder.
Deal terms
acquisition
Bose → Skullcandy
Value
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Timeline
- First reported by BloombergOct 21Bose CEO Lila Snyder on Skullcandy Acquisition
- The Verge reportsOct 21Bose acquires Skullcandy to help it reach a wider audience
- PR Newswire reportsOct 21Bose Corporation Acquires Skullcandy, Expanding Its Consumer Audio Portfolio to Reach New Audiences
Who is involved
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