Reebok is owned by Authentic Brands (the United States), which acquired the brand on 8 March 2022 from Adidas.[1][2] Reebok was founded in 1958 in Bolton and was independent until 2022.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Reebok was founded in Bolton and outsold Nike in America through the 1980s aerobics boom. Adidas bought it in 2006 for €3.1 billion, never made it work, and sold it to Authentic Brands in 2021 for about €2.1 billion, a substantial loss.
Adidas sold Reebok to Authentic Brands Group for up to about €2.1 billion, having paid €3.1 billion for it in 2006. Adidas had been unable to grow the brand in fifteen years of ownership and wrote down its value repeatedly.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Reebok?
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The parent company of Reebok is Authentic Brands, a privately held company headquartered in the United States.
Is Reebok British or American?
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Reebok originated in the United Kingdom in 1958, but it is owned today by Authentic Brands, which is headquartered in the United States. So Reebok is a British-origin brand under American ownership.
When did Authentic Brands buy Reebok?
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Authentic Brands completed its acquisition of Reebok on 8 March 2022, after announcing the deal on 12 August 2021.
Who owned Reebok before Authentic Brands?
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Reebok was an independent company from its founding in 1958 in Bolton until Authentic Brands acquired it in 2022.
Is Reebok still owned by Authentic Brands?
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Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Reebok is still owned by Authentic Brands. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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