🇬🇧 British brands owned by German companies 🇩🇪
8 brands that originated in the United Kingdom are owned today by 7 companies headquartered in Germany, led by BMW Group, Volkswagen Group and Dr. Oetker.
BMW Group (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI | Mass-market cars | 2000 | — |
| Rolls-Royce Motor Cars | Luxury cars | 2003 | — |
Volkswagen Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley | Luxury cars | 1998 | Jul 1998 |
Dr. Oetker (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Town | Frozen meals & pizza | 1999 | — |
Müller Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRijj | Milk & cream | 2015 | — |
Bertelsmann (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penguin Books | Book publishers | — | — |
Aldi Süd (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specially Selected | Canned & shelf-stable meals | — | — |
Haribo (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangfastics | Candy & sugar confectionery | — | — |