🇬🇧 British brands owned by American companies 🇺🇸
106 brands that originated in the United Kingdom are owned today by 72 companies headquartered in the United States, led by Mars, Mondelēz and Coca-Cola.
Mars (14)
Mondelēz (4)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury | Chocolate | 2012 | Feb 2010 |
| Cadbury Creme Egg | Chocolate | — | — |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk | Chocolate | — | — |
| Halls | Cold | — | — |
Coca-Cola (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Coffee & café chains | 2019 | Jan 2019 |
| Innocent | Juice & juice drinks | 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| Schweppes (Europe) | Other carbonated soft drinks | — | — |
KKR (3)
PepsiCo (3)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepsi Max | Cola | — | — |
| Walkers | Salty snacks | 1989 | — |
| Wotsits | Salty snacks | — | — |
Kraft Heinz (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.1. | Sauces & ketchup | 2015 | — |
| HP Sauce | Sauces & ketchup | — | — |
HARMAN (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcam | TVs & audio | — | — |
| Bowers & Wilkins | TVs & audio | 2025 | — |
Procter & Gamble (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel | Laundry detergent | — | — |
| Fairy | Dishwashing | — | — |
ANI Pharmaceuticals (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arimidex | Pharmaceuticals | — | — |
| Casodex | Pharmaceuticals | — | — |
Hershey (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury (United States) | Chocolate | — | — |
| KitKat (United States) | Chocolate | — | — |
Steve Madden (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carvela | Footwear | 2025 | — |
| Kurt Geiger | Footwear | 2025 | — |
JPMorgan Chase (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase UK | Digital banks | — | — |
| J.P. Morgan Personal Investing | Asset managers & funds | — | — |
Reservoir (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis Records | Record labels | — | — |
| New State Music | Record labels | — | — |
Carnival (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cunard | Cruise lines | — | — |
| P&O Cruises | Cruise lines | — | — |
Inter Parfums (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graff Fragrances | Luxury beauty & fragrance | 2018 | — |
| Jimmy Choo Fragrances | Luxury beauty & fragrance | 2009 | — |
Keurig Dr Pepper (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenco | Coffee | — | — |
| Schweppes (United States) | Other carbonated soft drinks | — | — |
News Corp (2)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun | Newspapers & magazines | 1969 | — |
| The Times | Newspapers & magazines | 1981 | Feb 1981 |
Wheels Up (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Partner | Aviation services | — | — |
Kimberly-Clark (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrex | Facial tissue & toilet paper | — | — |
Fortune Brands (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqualisa | Building materials | — | — |
Bumble (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badoo | Dating apps | — | — |
Church & Dwight (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batiste | Shampoo & conditioner | — | — |
Walgreens Boots Alliance (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | Pharmacy chains | — | — |
TransUnion (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callcredit | Exchanges & financial data | — | — |
UHS (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnet | Hospitals & clinics | — | — |
eBay (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depop | Marketplaces | 2026 | Jul 2026 |
Somnigroup (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreams | General merchandise own brands | — | — |
Expedia Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| ebookers | Online travel agencies | 2015 | Sep 2015 |
CME Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBS FX | Exchanges & financial data | — | — |
Britannica (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encyclopaedia Britannica | Reference & knowledge | — | — |
Western Union (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurochange | Processors & digital wallets | 2025 | — |
Coupang (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farfetch | Marketplaces | 2024 | — |
Visa (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Featurespace | Enterprise software | 2024 | — |
Liberty Media (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 | Sports leagues | 2017 | — |
Alphabet (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google DeepMind | Productivity & developer tools | 2014 | — |
Take-Two (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto | Video games | — | — |
Scholastic (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Potter (US publishing) | Book publishers | 1998 | — |
Toro (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayter | Lawn & garden | — | — |
HCA Healthcare (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthcare UK | Hospitals & clinics | — | — |
ICE (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE Futures Europe | Exchanges & financial data | — | — |
Amazon (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMDb | Digital publishing | 1998 | — |
Viasat (1)
Phillips 66 (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| JET (United Kingdom) | Fuel stations | — | — |
Estée Lauder (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Malone London | Fragrance | 1999 | — |
Helmerich & Payne (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCA Deutag | Oilfield services & drilling | 2025 | — |
Lifetime Brands (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Craft | Cookware & tableware | 2014 | — |
Liberty Mutual (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Specialty Markets | Property & casualty insurance | — | — |
Mattel (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matchbox | Writing instruments & office | 1997 | May 1997 |
Traeger (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEATER | Kitchenware & small appliances | 2021 | — |
MillerKnoll (1)
Snap-on (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norbar | Tools & hardware | — | — |
AMC Theatres (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odeon | Cinema chains | 2016 | — |
Movado Group (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Burton | Jewellery & watches | 2017 | — |
CoStar (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| OnTheMarket | Property listings | 2023 | — |
Sun Communities (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Holidays | Resorts | 2022 | — |
Warner Music (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parlophone | Record labels | 2013 | — |
BlackRock (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preqin | Exchanges & financial data | 2025 | — |
Authentic Brands (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reebok | Athletic footwear | 2022 | Mar 2022 |
Booking Holdings (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rentalcars.com | Online travel agencies | 2010 | May 2010 |
Coty (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimmel London | Makeup | 1996 | — |
Genesco (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuh | Fashion retail | 2011 | — |
McCormick (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwartz | Spices & seasonings | — | — |
Travelers (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Business | Property & casualty insurance | — | — |
Comcast (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Television networks | 2018 | Oct 2018 |
Ulta Beauty (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space NK | Beauty & drugstore retail | 2025 | — |
Wolverine Worldwide (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweaty Betty | Activewear | 2021 | — |
Lyft (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBR Global Chauffeuring | Ride-hailing | 2025 | — |
TJX (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| TK Maxx | Casual & denim | — | — |
Mastercard (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocalink | Processors & digital wallets | — | — |
Post Holdings (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weetabix | Ready-to-eat cereal | 2017 | — |
GXO Logistics (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton | Parcel & freight logistics | — | — |
The New York Times (1)
| Brand | Category | Acquired | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wordle | Games & gaming platforms | 2022 | Jan 2022 |