Breathe Right is owned by Prestige Consumer Healthcare (the United States, NYSE: PBH), which acquired the brand on 15 June 2026 for $1.04 billion from Foundation Consumer Healthcare.[1][2]
Breathe Right nasal strips were created in the 1990s, and Prestige Consumer Healthcare describes the brand as the number one name in the nasal strip category and synonymous with it. Prestige bought it with certain other brands from Foundation Consumer Healthcare for $1.045 billion, about $900 million after expected tax benefits, closing on 15 June 2026, in keeping with its habit of buying established over-the-counter names.
Prestige Consumer Healthcare bought the Breathe Right nasal strip brand and certain other brands from Foundation Consumer Healthcare for $1.045 billion, about $900 million after $150 million of expected tax benefits, and closed on 15 June 2026. When the deal was announced Prestige also named Dimetapp and Anbesol among the brands included. It is a characteristic Prestige purchase: an established over-the-counter name bought from a private owner rather than a brand built from scratch.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Breathe Right?
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The parent company of Breathe Right is Prestige Consumer Healthcare, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Breathe Right American?
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Yes. Breathe Right originated in the United States and its owner, Prestige Consumer Healthcare, is also headquartered in the United States.
When did Prestige Consumer Healthcare buy Breathe Right?
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Prestige Consumer Healthcare completed its acquisition of Breathe Right on 15 June 2026, after announcing the deal on 20 March 2026. The deal was valued at $1.04 billion.
Is Breathe Right still owned by Prestige Consumer Healthcare?
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Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Breathe Right is still owned by Prestige Consumer Healthcare. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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