🇫🇷 French brands owned by Italian companies 🇮🇹
14 brands that originated in France are owned today by 9 companies headquartered in Italy, led by Bolton Group, Mundys and F.I.L.A..
Bolton Group (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botot | Mouthwash & breath care | — | — |
| Cavaillès | Bar soap & body wash | 1998 | — |
| Saupiquet | Fish & seafood | 1999 | — |
Mundys (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur | Airports | — | — |
| Sanef | Roads | — | — |
F.I.L.A. (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches | Writing instruments & office | 2020 | — |
| Canson | Writing instruments & office | 2016 | — |
Sofidel (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Trèfle | Facial tissue & toilet paper | — | — |
| Sopalin | Facial tissue & toilet paper | — | — |
Lavazza (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carte Noire | Coffee | 2016 | — |
Granarolo (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Azzurra | Cheese | — | — |
Barilla (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrys | Bread & buns | 2003 | — |
OTB Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Margiela | Luxury fashion & leather goods | 2002 | Jan 2002 |
Moncler (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moncler | Luxury fashion & leather goods | — | — |