🇦🇺 Australian brands owned by Japanese companies 🇯🇵
10 brands that originated in Australia are owned today by 9 companies headquartered in Japan, led by Asahi Group, Nippon Paint and MUFG.
Asahi Group (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Draught | Lager | 2020 | Jun 2020 |
| Victoria Bitter | Lager | 2020 | Jun 2020 |
Nippon Paint (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulux (Australia and New Zealand) | Paint & coatings | 2019 | — |
MUFG (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Sentier Group | Asset managers & funds | — | — |
POLA ORBIS (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurlique | Facial skin care | 2012 | — |
Nippon Life (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLC Limited | Life & health insurance | 2016 | — |
Park24 (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secure Parking | Roads | — | — |
Daiichi Life (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAL | Life & health insurance | — | — |
Megmilk Snow Brand (1)
Nisshin Seifun (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise Wheat | Baking mixes & ingredients | — | — |