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Skullcandy

American audio equipment company

Skullcandy Inc. is an American company based in Park City, Utah, that markets technology such as headphones, earphones, Bluetooth speakers and other products. The company was founded in 2003 and went public in 2011. It was acquired by Mill Road Capital for $196.9 million and the deal was finalized on October 3, 2016, making Skullcandy a wholly owned private subsidiary of that company.3 It was founded by Rick Alden.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2003Founded1

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  • TickerSKUL on NASDAQ1
  • Industryaudio equipment, headphone1
  • HeadquartersPark City1
  • Websitewww.skullcandy.in
  • Legal formDelaware corporation1
  • Business address1441 West Ute Blvd, Suite 250, Park City, Ut 840985
  • Filer categoryAccelerated filer5
  • LEIV46O7DSV0VSURWFY8V404
  • StatusActive4
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)4
  • Registered addressC/O The Corporation Trust Company, 19801 Wilmington, United States4

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Image: skullcandy.in7

Skullcandy Inc. is an American company based in Park City, Utah, that markets technology such as headphones, earphones, Bluetooth speakers and other products.3

What it owns

What Skullcandy reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.

Property and equipment

ItemLatestA year beforeChange
Furniture and fixtures$9.3M8 Dec 31, 2015$13.1M8 Dec 31, 2014−28.8%
Leasehold improvements$3.3M8 Dec 31, 2015$3.1M8 Dec 31, 2014+6.7%
Property and equipment, before depreciation$32.0M8 Dec 31, 2015$34.2M8 Dec 31, 2014−6.2%
Accumulated depreciation$17.2M8 Dec 31, 2015$21.3M8 Dec 31, 2014−19.1%
Property and equipment, net$14.8M8 Dec 31, 2015$12.9M8 Dec 31, 2014+14.9%

Real estate and locations

ItemLatestA year beforeChange
Countries it operates in809 Dec 31, 2014

Investments

ItemLatestA year beforeChange
Cash and cash equivalents$23.0M8 Dec 31, 2015$21.6M8 Dec 31, 2014+6.5%
Marketable securities, current$543.0K8 Dec 31, 2015$15.0M8 Dec 31, 2014−96.4%
Debt securities available for sale$541.0K8 Dec 31, 2015$15.0M8 Dec 31, 2014−96.4%

Intangibles and goodwill

ItemLatestA year beforeChange
Goodwill$13.9M8 Dec 31, 2015$13.9M8 Dec 31, 20140%
Intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill)$7.4M8 Dec 31, 2015$8.8M8 Dec 31, 2014−15.7%
Accumulated amortization$6.5M8 Dec 31, 2015$5.1M8 Dec 31, 2014+27.1%

Inventory

ItemLatestA year beforeChange
Inventory, total$41.7M8 Dec 31, 2015$55.0M8 Dec 31, 2014−24.2%

The story

Founded by Rick Alden in 2003.1

Skullcandy was founded by Rick Alden and Cris Williams in 2003. The first Skullcandy product, the Skullcandy Portable Link, was introduced at the 2003 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The LINK system combines headphones with hands-free cellular technology, allowing users to listen to music from a portable audio device, while making and receiving calls through their cellphone. Skullcandy holds a patent for the wireless version of LINK technology.

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

In April 2011, Skullcandy purchased headphones manufacturer Astro Gaming from Astro Studios for an unknown amount of cash.

On January 28, 2011, Skullcandy filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This announcement was met with some criticism from the financial press.

On June 24, 2016, Incipio, a maker of phone cases, wireless speakers, and other accessories, announced plans to acquire Skullcandy for $177 million; however, the deal later fell through as Incipio refused to submit a proposed amendment to the merger agreement and Skullcandy terminated the agreement. Skullcandy considered numerous other offers, eventually agreeing to be acquired by Mill Road Capital for $196.9 million at $6.35 per share. The deal was finalized and completed on October 3, 2016, and the company became a private business again.

From Wikipedia’s article on Skullcandy, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.6

Leadership

Who has led Skullcandy, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Jeremy Andrus2011–2013
  2. S. Hoby Darling2013–2016

President

  1. Jeremy Andrus2011–2013
  2. S. Hoby Darling2013–2016

Chief financial officer

  1. Mitch Edwards2011
  2. Kyle B. Wescoat2012–2013
  3. Jason Hodell2013–2016

Chief operating officer

  1. Jason Hodell2015–2016
20052010201520202025
Board members and other officers (21)

Products and brands

  • audio equipment
  • headphone

Listed on Wikidata.1

Skullcandy's products are primarily targeted at the outdoor action sports demographic (snowboarders, skateboarders, etc.) and the general consumer market, but they have expanded in recent years into the premium audio market with products such as the Crusher headphones.

Over recent years, Skullcandy has launched a range of partnerships and collaborations that span audio and lifestyle brands, and influential individuals including a roster of NBA players including Kevin Durant and James Harden, along with a SuperModel team. The company has established technology partnerships with leading audio companies such as Bose and THX to integrate advanced sound features into its products. Additionally, the brand has launched limited-edition collections and collaborations, including with Burton, and Doritos.

Skullcandy products are sold through retailers, specialty outlets, corporate incentive programs and the company's online store.

From Wikipedia’s article on Skullcandy, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.6

Acquisitions

  1. 2011Acquired Astro Gaming1

Former names

  • Skullcandy IncJan 7, 2008 to Dec 12, 20085

Timeline

  1. Mar 25, 2013New chief executive S. Hoby Darling becomes CEO10
  2. Jul 19, 2011New chief executive Jeremy Andrus becomes CEO11
  3. 2003Founded Founded1

SEC filer profile

How Skullcandy is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.

  • Name on EDGARSKULLCANDY, INC.2
  • CIK0001423542
  • Employer ID (EIN)56-23621962
  • Filer statusAccelerated filer2
  • Fiscal year endsDecember 312
  • Industry code (SIC)3651 Household Audio & Video Equipment2
  • Business address1441 West Ute Blvd, Suite 250, park City, ut 840982
  • Phone435-940-15452
  • Shares outstanding28,746,664 as of Jul 29, 201634
  • Public float$166.6M as of Jun 30, 20158
  • On EDGAR sinceJan 7, 20082
  • Filings430 in all: 4 (187), 8-K (62), 3 (25), 10-Q (16), SC 13D/A (14), SC 14D9/A (13), SC 13G/A (9), SC 13G (8)2
    All 40 form types

    4/A (7), SC TO-T/A (7), UPLOAD (7), 10-K (5), 8-K/A (5), CORRESP (5), DEF 14A (5), DEFA14A (5), S-1/A (5), 5 (4), S-8 (4), S-8 POS (4), SC14D9C (4), SC TO-C (3), 3/A (2), 8-A12B (2), ARS (2), REGDEX (2), SC 13D (2), SC 14D9 (2), SC TO-T (2), SD (2), 15-12B (1), 25-NSE (1), 424B1 (1), CERTNAS (1), CT ORDER (1), EFFECT (1), S-1 (1), S-1MEF (1), SC TO-I (1), SC TO-I/A (1)

  • Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Mar 4, 2016
    Quarterly report (10-Q) Aug 9, 2016
    Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Apr 6, 2016
    Latest 8-K (8-K) Oct 6, 2016

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