Who owns Aperol?
Aperol is owned by Campari Group (the Netherlands, BIT: CPR), which has owned the brand since 2003.[1] Aperol was founded in 1919 in Padua and was independent until 2003.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Davide Campari-Milano N.V. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1919–2003)
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Origin
- 🇮🇹 Italy, Padua
- Founded
- 1919
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Liqueurs & aperitifs
- Parent ticker
- BIT: CPR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Aperol
Aperol was created in Padua in 1919 and remained a modest regional product for eighty years. Campari acquired it in 2003 and built the Aperol Spritz into a global drink through relentless summer marketing, making it the group's largest brand.
Ownership timeline of Aperol
- 2003 – present Campari Group [1] reported
Where Aperol sits in Campari Group
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Aperol?
The parent company of Aperol is Campari Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Is Aperol Italian or Dutch?
Aperol originated in Italy in 1919, but it is owned today by Campari Group, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So Aperol is an Italian-origin brand under Dutch ownership.
Since when has Campari Group owned Aperol?
Campari Group has owned Aperol since 2003.
Who owned Aperol before Campari Group?
Aperol was an independent company from its founding in 1919 in Padua until Campari Group acquired it in 2003.
Is Aperol still owned by Campari Group?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Aperol is still owned by Campari Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Davide Campari-Milano N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Davide Campari-Milano N.V., Annual report, published 4 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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