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Who owns Timberland?

Timberland is owned by VF Corporation (the United States, NYSE: VFC), which acquired the brand on 13 September 2011 for $2.3 billion.[1][2] Timberland was founded in 1973 in New Hampshire and was independent until 2011.

Key facts

Current owner
V.F. Corporation verified
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
$2.3 billion (enterprise value)
Previous owner
Independent (1973–2011)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Denver, Colorado
Origin
🇺🇸 United States, New Hampshire
Founded
1973
Category
Apparel, footwear & accessories › Accessories & footwear › Footwear
Parent ticker
NYSE: VFC
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Timberland

Timberland introduced the waterproof yellow boot in 1973, made with injection moulding that eliminated the stitching where water got in. Adopted by New York hip-hop culture in the 1990s, it became a fashion item. VF acquired the company in 2011 for $2 billion.

Ownership timeline of Timberland

Owners of Timberland over 1973 to 2026 VF Corporation 2011–present VF Corporation 19801990200020102020
  1. 2011 – present VF Corporation — acquired 13 September 2011 [1][2] verified

Where Timberland sits in VF Corporation

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Where Timberland sits in VF Corporation Tree of 7 brands under VF Corporation. VF Corporation Timberland Altra Dickies Napapijri Smartwool The North Face and 1 more

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Deals involving Timberland

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VF Corporation acquires Timberland

VF Corporation acquired Timberland for about $2.3 billion, adding its yellow boot to an outdoor portfolio that already held The North Face and Vans. Timberland had published an environmental and labour footprint on its boxes since 2006, unusually for footwear at the time.

Value
$2.3bn
Seller
—
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Timberland?

The parent company of Timberland is VF Corporation, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Timberland American?

Yes. Timberland originated in the United States in 1973 and its owner, VF Corporation, is also headquartered in the United States.

When did VF Corporation buy Timberland?

VF Corporation completed its acquisition of Timberland on 13 September 2011, after announcing the deal on 13 June 2011. The deal was valued at $2.3 billion (enterprise value).

Who owned Timberland before VF Corporation?

Timberland was an independent company from its founding in 1973 in New Hampshire until VF Corporation acquired it in 2011.

Is Timberland still owned by VF Corporation?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Timberland is still owned by VF Corporation. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (2) & 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. [1] V.F. Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-05-20 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 20 May 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
  2. [2] V.F. Corporation Form 8-K - completion of the Timberland acquisition — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 8-K, published 13 September 2011; retrieved 16 September 2026.

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