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Skullcandy company history timeline

2003

It was established in 2003 by Rick Alden and Cris Williams.

Skullcandy launched its first product, the Skullcandy Portable LINK Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas in 2003.

The first Skullcandy product, the Skullcandy Portable Link, was introduced at the 2003 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2007

The redesign of 2007 switched the brand’s color palette to monochrome, and all the shapes of the emblem became massive and brutal.

In 2007, Rick approached Best Buy, Target, and Circuit City to get picked for the Q4.

2008

In December 2008, Skullcandy products were described as "the world's coolest ear bud," by Fortune magazine.

2011

In the December edition of Forbes magazine, the Skullcandy earbuds were introduced as “the world’s coolest ear bud”. In 2011, the company acquired another headphones manufacturing company, Astro Studios.

2016

In 2016, Skullcandy was acquired by Mill Road Capital for $196.9 million at $6.35 per share.

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Founded
2003
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Park City, UT
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Richard Alden,Cris Williams
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