Who owns Timberland?
Timberland is owned by VF Corporation (the United States, NYSE: VFC), which has owned the brand since 13 September 2011.[1] Timberland was founded in 1973 in New Hampshire and was independent until 2011.
Key facts
- Current owner
- V.F. Corporation verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1973–2011)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Denver, Colorado
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, New Hampshire
- Founded
- 1973
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Accessories & footwear › Footwear
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: VFC
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Timberland
Timberland introduced the waterproof yellow boot in 1973, made with injection moulding that eliminated the stitching where water got in. Adopted by New York hip-hop culture in the 1990s, it became a fashion item. VF acquired the company in 2011 for $2 billion.
Ownership timeline of Timberland
- 2011 – present VF Corporation [1] verified
Where Timberland sits in VF Corporation
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Timberland?
The parent company of Timberland is VF Corporation, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Timberland American?
Yes. Timberland originated in the United States in 1973 and its owner, VF Corporation, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has VF Corporation owned Timberland?
VF Corporation has owned Timberland since 13 September 2011.
Who owned Timberland before VF Corporation?
Timberland was an independent company from its founding in 1973 in New Hampshire until VF Corporation acquired it in 2011.
Is Timberland still owned by VF Corporation?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Timberland is still owned by VF Corporation. 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] V.F. Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-05-20 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 20 May 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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