When did OtterBox acquire LifeProof?

When did OtterBox acquire LifeProof? OtterBox acquired LifeProof phone case company in May 2013, with acquisition announced May 2013 for 50 million dollars, with OtterBox based in Fort Collins Colorado buying LifeProof founded 2009 in San Diego, making LifeProof subsidiary of OtterBox. OtterBox, leading phone case maker, acquired LifeProof which was known for waterproof cases Fre and Nuud that made iPhone waterproof up to 6 feet, with deal 50 million dollars cash, with LifeProof founders including Gary Rayner staying initially, with OtterBox wanting LifeProof waterproof technology to complement OtterBox rugged cases, with acquisition completed in May 2013. So OtterBox acquired LifeProof in May 2013, with LifeProof brand continuing under OtterBox ownership, website LifeProof.com still active but owned by OtterBox, with LifeProof flooring being separate brand owned by Home Depot not part of acquisition, so phone case acquisition was 2013, with OtterBox integrating LifeProof tech into its own cases, with LifeProof still operating as brand under OtterBox umbrella as of 2026, with warranty through OtterBox, making May 2013 acquisition date for LifeProof phone cases.