🇩🇪 German brands owned by American companies 🇺🇸
27 brands that originated in Germany are owned today by 22 companies headquartered in the United States, led by Inter Parfums, Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper.
Inter Parfums (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Lagerfeld Fragrances | Luxury beauty & fragrance | 2012 | — |
| MCM Fragrances | Luxury beauty & fragrance | 2019 | — |
| Montblanc Fragrances | Luxury beauty & fragrance | 2010 | — |
Coca-Cola (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanta | Other carbonated soft drinks | — | — |
| Sprite | Other carbonated soft drinks | — | — |
Keurig Dr Pepper (2)
KKR (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rama | Butter | 2018 | Jul 2018 |
| Wella Professionals | Hair colour & styling | 2020 | Dec 2020 |
Carnival (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIDA Cruises | Cruise lines | — | — |
Helmerich & Payne (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENTEC | Oilfield services & drilling | 2025 | — |
Procter & Gamble (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braun | Men's grooming | 2005 | Oct 2005 |
Clorox (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brita | Kitchenware & small appliances | — | — |
Kraft Heinz (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Sun | Juice & juice drinks | — | — |
Corsair (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatec | Computers & phones | 2024 | — |
Lyft (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freenow | Ride-hailing | 2025 | — |
Masco (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansgrohe | Paint & coatings | 1985 | — |
Coty (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Boss Fragrances | Fragrance | — | — |
Movado Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Boss Watches | Jewellery & watches | — | — |
H.B. Fuller (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kömmerling | Adhesives & repair | — | — |
Lakeland (1)
ResMed (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIFOX DAN | Medical devices | — | — |
Interface (1)
Spectrum Brands (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetra | Pet supplies | — | — |
Mars (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tresor | Ready-to-eat cereal | — | — |
Expedia Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| trivago | Travel metasearch | 2013 | — |
Energizer Holdings (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varta | Batteries & lighting | 2019 | Jan 2019 |