Who owns Primark?
Primark is owned by Associated British Foods (the United Kingdom, LSE: ABF).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Associated British Foods plc reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇮🇪 Ireland, Dublin
- Founded
- 1969
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Fashion apparel › Casual & denim
- Parent ticker
- LSE: ABF
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Primark
Primark opened in Dublin in 1969 as Penneys, the name it still uses in Ireland, and sells clothing at prices below almost any competitor by refusing to sell online and buying in enormous volume. It generates the majority of ABF profit, which surprises people who know the company for its food brands.
Ownership timeline of Primark
- 1969 – present Associated British Foods [1] reported
Where Primark sits in Associated British Foods
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Primark?
The parent company of Primark is Associated British Foods, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Primark Irish or British?
Primark originated in Ireland in 1969, but it is owned today by Associated British Foods, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Primark is an Irish-origin brand under British ownership.
Is Primark still owned by Associated British Foods?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Primark is still owned by Associated British Foods. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Associated British Foods plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Associated British Foods plc, Annual report, published 4 November 2025; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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