Who owns Helly Hansen?
Helly Hansen is owned by Kontoor Brands (the United States, NYSE: KTB), which has owned the brand since 30 May 2025.[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Kontoor Brands, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Greensboro, North Carolina
- Origin
- 🇳🇴 Norway
- Founded
- 1877
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Sportswear & footwear › Outdoor & workwear
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: KTB
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Helly Hansen
Helly Hansen was founded in Norway in 1877 by a sea captain who made oilskins for crews working in the North Sea, and it developed the first fleece and one of the first technical base layers. Kontoor acquired the company in 2025.
Ownership timeline of Helly Hansen
- 2025 – present Kontoor Brands [1] verified
Where Helly Hansen sits in Kontoor Brands
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Helly Hansen?
The parent company of Helly Hansen is Kontoor Brands, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Helly Hansen Norwegian or American?
Helly Hansen originated in Norway in 1877, but it is owned today by Kontoor Brands, which is headquartered in the United States. So Helly Hansen is a Norwegian-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Kontoor Brands owned Helly Hansen?
Kontoor Brands has owned Helly Hansen since 30 May 2025.
Is Helly Hansen still owned by Kontoor Brands?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Helly Hansen is still owned by Kontoor Brands. 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] Kontoor Brands, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-03-04 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 4 March 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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