🇺🇸 American brands owned by British companies 🇬🇧
53 brands that originated in the United States are owned today by 9 companies headquartered in the United Kingdom, led by Unilever, Reckitt and Haleon.
Unilever (29)
Reckitt (8)
Haleon (4)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advil | Pain relief | 2022 | Jul 2022 |
| Centrum | Vitamins & supplements | 2022 | Jul 2022 |
| Polident | Toothpaste & toothbrushes | 2022 | Jul 2022 |
| Sensodyne | Toothpaste & toothbrushes | 2022 | Jul 2022 |
IHG (4)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne Plaza | Upscale hotels | — | — |
| Holiday Inn | Budget & midscale hotels | 2003 | — |
| InterContinental | Luxury hotels | — | — |
| Kimpton | Luxury hotels | 2015 | — |
Froneri (4)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drumstick | Ice cream | 2019 | — |
| Häagen-Dazs (outside North America) | Ice cream | — | — |
| Oreo (ice cream) | Ice cream | — | — |
| Skinny Cow | Ice cream | 2019 | — |
Diageo (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulleit | Whisky & bourbon | — | — |
Capri Holdings (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Kors | Handbags & accessories | — | — |
William Grant & Sons (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sailor Jerry | Rum | — | — |
Future (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Guide | Newspapers & magazines | 2018 | — |