Who owns Somat?
Somat is owned by Henkel (Germany, XETRA: HEN3).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Düsseldorf
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Founded
- 1964
- Category
- Home care › Household cleaning › Dishwashing
- Parent ticker
- XETRA: HEN3
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Somat
Somat is Henkel's automatic dishwashing brand in Europe, covering tablets, powders, gels, rinse aids and machine cleaners. It competes directly with Reckitt's Finish across the continent and is among the largest dishwasher detergent brands in Germany, Austria and central Europe, where dishwasher ownership is high.
Ownership timeline of Somat
Where Somat sits in Henkel
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Somat?
The parent company of Somat is Henkel, a publicly listed company headquartered in Germany.
Is Somat German?
Yes. Somat originated in Germany in 1964 and its owner, Henkel, is also headquartered in Germany.
Is Somat still owned by Henkel?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Somat is still owned by Henkel. 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] Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Annual Report 2025 — Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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