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Who owns Reebok?

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.

Key facts

Current owner
Authentic Brands Group LLC reported
Owned since
· deal details
Acquisition price
€2.1 billion (enterprise value)
Previous owner
Independent (1958–2022)
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, New York, New York
Origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Bolton
Founded
1958
Category
Apparel, footwear & accessoriesSportswear & footwearAthletic footwear
Last verified
· 2 sources

About Reebok

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.

Ownership timeline of Reebok

Owners of Reebok from 2022 to 2026 Authentic Brands 2022–present Authentic Brands 202220232024202520262027
  1. 2022 – present Authentic Brands acquired 8 March 2022 [1][2] reported

Where Reebok sits in Authentic Brands

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Deals involving Reebok

Acquisition closed

Authentic Brands acquires Reebok

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.

Value
€2.1bn
Seller
Adidas
Regulatory
None recorded

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Reebok?

The parent company of Reebok is Authentic Brands, a privately held company headquartered in the United States.

Is Reebok British or American?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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] Authentic Brands Group — about — Authentic Brands Group LLC, Official document; retrieved 8 September 2026.
  2. [2] adidas completes divestiture of Reebok — adidas AG, Official press release, published 8 March 2022; retrieved 8 September 2026.

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