Who owns Salomon?
Salomon is owned by Amer Sports (Finland, NYSE: AS), which has owned the brand since 1 October 2005.[1] Salomon was founded in 1947 in Annecy and was independent until 2005.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Amer Sports, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1947–2005)
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇮 Finland, Helsinki · browse countries
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France, Annecy
- Founded
- 1947
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Sportswear & footwear › Outdoor & workwear
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: AS
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Salomon
Salomon was founded in the French Alps in 1947 making ski edges and became known for its releasable ski bindings, which reduced leg injuries substantially. Its trail running shoes, with a lace system pulled tight by a single cord, later became the standard footwear in that sport.
Ownership timeline of Salomon
- 2005 – present Amer Sports [1] verified
Where Salomon sits in Amer Sports
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Salomon?
The parent company of Salomon is Amer Sports, a publicly listed company headquartered in Finland.
Is Salomon French or Finnish?
Salomon originated in France in 1947, but it is owned today by Amer Sports, which is headquartered in Finland. So Salomon is a French-origin brand under Finnish ownership.
Since when has Amer Sports owned Salomon?
Amer Sports has owned Salomon since 1 October 2005.
Who owned Salomon before Amer Sports?
Salomon was an independent company from its founding in 1947 in Annecy until Amer Sports acquired it in 2005.
Is Salomon still owned by Amer Sports?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Salomon is still owned by Amer Sports. 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] Amer Sports, Inc. Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-02-26 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 26 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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