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Who owns PUR?

PUR is owned by Helen of Troy (the United States, NASDAQ: HELE), which acquired the brand on 31 December 2012.[1][2] PUR was founded in 1986 in the United States and was independent until 2012.

Key facts

Current owner
Helen of Troy Limited verified
Owned since
· deal details
Previous owner
Independent (1986–2012)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, El Paso, Texas
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1986
Category
Home careHousehold goods & storageKitchenware & small appliances
Parent ticker
NASDAQ: HELE
Last verified
· 2 sources

About PUR

PUR makes water filter pitchers and faucet-mounted filters and is the main competitor to Brita in North America. Helen of Troy acquired the brand from Procter & Gamble in 2012. Faucet-mounted filters are a largely American format; most other markets filter through jugs or do not filter tap water at all.

Ownership timeline of PUR

Owners of PUR from 2012 to 2026 Helen of Troy 2012–present Helen of Troy 2012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
  1. 2012 – present Helen of Troy acquired 31 December 2012 [1][2] verified

Where PUR sits in Helen of Troy

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

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Deals involving PUR

Acquisition closed

Helen of Troy acquires PUR

Helen of Troy acquired the PUR water filtration business from Procter & Gamble. PUR is the main American rival to Brita, and faucet-mounted filters are a largely American format that has never taken hold in markets where tap water is filtered through jugs or not at all. The price was not disclosed.

Value
Undisclosed
Seller
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of PUR?

The parent company of PUR is Helen of Troy, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is PUR American?

Yes. PUR originated in the United States in 1986 and its owner, Helen of Troy, is also headquartered in the United States.

When did Helen of Troy buy PUR?

Helen of Troy completed its acquisition of PUR on 31 December 2012, after announcing the deal on 31 December 2012.

Who owned PUR before Helen of Troy?

PUR was an independent company from its founding in 1986 until Helen of Troy acquired it in 2012.

Is PUR still owned by Helen of Troy?

Yes. As of 8 September 2026, PUR is still owned by Helen of Troy. 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] Helen of Troy Limited Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-04-23 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 23 April 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
  2. [2] Helen of Troy Limited Form 8-K - acquisition of the PUR business — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 8-K, published 31 December 2012; retrieved 8 September 2026.

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