Who owns Durex?
Durex is owned by Reckitt (the United Kingdom, LSE: RKT), which has owned the brand since 1 November 2010.[1] Durex was founded in 1929 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2010.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1929–2010)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Slough
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1929
- Category
- Consumer health › Sexual wellness › Condoms & lubricants
- Parent ticker
- LSE: RKT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Durex
Durex condoms have been made since 1929, and the name is a contraction of durability, reliability and excellence. The brand pioneered electronic testing of every condom in the 1950s. Reckitt acquired it with SSL International in 2010 for £2.5 billion and it is the largest condom brand in the world.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Durex?
The parent company of Durex is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Durex British?
Yes. Durex originated in the United Kingdom in 1929 and its owner, Reckitt, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Since when has Reckitt owned Durex?
Reckitt has owned Durex since 1 November 2010.
Who owned Durex before Reckitt?
Durex was an independent company from its founding in 1929 until Reckitt acquired it in 2010.
Is Durex still owned by Reckitt?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Durex is still owned by Reckitt. 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] Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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