Who owns George Karelias and Sons?
George Karelias and Sons is owned by Karelia (Greece, ATHEX: KARE).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Karelia Tobacco Company Inc. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇷 Greece, Kalamata
- Origin
- 🇬🇷 Greece, Kalamata
- Category
- Tobacco & nicotine › Tobacco products › Cigarettes
- Parent ticker
- ATHEX: KARE
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About George Karelias and Sons
George Karelias and Sons is the company's premium family and its strongest performer, with sales up 13.4 per cent in 2025 and a 7.2 per cent share of the Greek cigarette market. Its Selected Virginia pack was the single best-selling cigarette line in Greece that year, the blue-cased Excellence variant grew 20.3 per cent, and the matching roll-your-own tobaccos hold 27.9 per cent of the Greek market for loose tobacco.
Ownership timeline of George Karelias and Sons
Where George Karelias and Sons sits in Karelia
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of George Karelias and Sons?
The parent company of George Karelias and Sons is Karelia, a publicly listed company headquartered in Greece.
Is George Karelias and Sons Greek?
Yes. George Karelias and Sons originated in Greece and its owner, Karelia, is also headquartered in Greece.
Is George Karelias and Sons still owned by Karelia?
Yes. As of 22 September 2026, George Karelias and Sons is still owned by Karelia. 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] Karelia Tobacco Company Inc. — Annual Financial Report 2025 — Karelia Tobacco Company Inc., Annual report, published 27 April 2026; retrieved 22 September 2026.
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