🇬🇧 British brands owned by French companies 🇫🇷
16 brands that originated in the United Kingdom are owned today by 12 companies headquartered in France, led by Pernod Ricard, Rémy Cointreau and VINCI Airports.
Pernod Ricard (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefeater | Gin | 2005 | Jul 2005 |
| Chivas Regal | Whisky & bourbon | 2001 | — |
| The Glenlivet | Whisky & bourbon | 2001 | — |
Rémy Cointreau (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruichladdich | Whisky & bourbon | 2012 | Sep 2012 |
| The Botanist | Gin | 2012 | Sep 2012 |
VINCI Airports (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | Airports | — | — |
| London Gatwick Airport | Airports | — | — |
Kering (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander McQueen | Luxury fashion & leather goods | — | — |
EssilorLuxottica (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burberry Eyewear | Eyewear | 2006 | — |
Covéa (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covéa Insurance | Property & casualty insurance | — | — |
L'Oréal (1)
Geopost (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPD UK | Parcel & freight logistics | — | — |
SNCF (1)
Lagardère (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachette UK | Book publishers | — | — |
Danone (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huel | Meal replacement & weight management | 2026 | Sep 2026 |