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Who owns Hotpoint?

Hotpoint is owned by Whirlpool (the United States, NYSE: WHR), which acquired the brand on 31 October 2014.[1][2] Hotpoint was founded in 1911 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 2014.

Key facts

Current owner
Whirlpool Corporation verified
Owned since
· deal details
Previous owner
Independent (1911–2014)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Founded
1911
Category
Home care › Household goods & storage › Kitchenware & small appliances
Parent ticker
NYSE: WHR
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Hotpoint

Hotpoint is a major British appliance brand that Whirlpool acquired in Europe with Indesit in 2014. The name is used by different companies in different regions, a legacy of the original business being split between British and American owners. In North America the Hotpoint name belongs to a separate business, so the two have no common ownership.

Ownership timeline of Hotpoint

Owners of Hotpoint from 2014 to 2026 Whirlpool 2014–present Whirlpool 20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
  1. 2014 – present Whirlpool — acquired 31 October 2014 [1][2] verified

Where Hotpoint sits in Whirlpool

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Deals involving Hotpoint

Acquisition closed

Whirlpool acquires Indesit and Hotpoint

Whirlpool acquired a controlling stake in Indesit, taking Hotpoint in Europe with it and becoming the largest appliance manufacturer on the continent. The Hotpoint name belongs to a different company in North America, a legacy of the original business being split between British and American owners.

Value
Undisclosed
Seller
—
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Hotpoint?

The parent company of Hotpoint is Whirlpool, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Hotpoint British or American?

Hotpoint originated in the United Kingdom in 1911, but it is owned today by Whirlpool, which is headquartered in the United States. So Hotpoint is a British-origin brand under American ownership.

When did Whirlpool buy Hotpoint?

Whirlpool completed its acquisition of Hotpoint on 31 October 2014, after announcing the deal on 10 July 2014.

Who owned Hotpoint before Whirlpool?

Hotpoint was an independent company from its founding in 1911 until Whirlpool acquired it in 2014.

Is Hotpoint still owned by Whirlpool?

Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Hotpoint is still owned by Whirlpool. 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] Whirlpool Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-11 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
  2. [2] Whirlpool Corporation Form 8-K — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 8-K, published 31 October 2014; retrieved 8 September 2026.

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