Who owns BIC Lighter?
BIC Lighter is owned by BIC (France, EPA: BB).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Société BIC S.A. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Clichy
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France
- Founded
- 1973
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Batteries & lighting
- Parent ticker
- EPA: BB
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About BIC Lighter
The BIC lighter launched in 1973 and is designed for a fixed number of lights rather than for refilling, with every unit tested before it leaves the factory. It is the largest disposable lighter brand in the world. The company argues that a fixed fuel load with a sealed body is safer than a refillable lighter that can be tampered with.
Ownership timeline of BIC Lighter
Where BIC Lighter sits in BIC
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of BIC Lighter?
The parent company of BIC Lighter is BIC, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is BIC Lighter French?
Yes. BIC Lighter originated in France in 1973 and its owner, BIC, is also headquartered in France.
Is BIC Lighter still owned by BIC?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, BIC Lighter is still owned by BIC. 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] Société BIC S.A. Universal Registration Document 2025 — Société BIC S.A., Annual report, published 25 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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