Primark
Owned by Associated British Foods
Verified 18 Aug 2026 · source as of 18 Aug 2026
What the citations say
Arthur Ryan founded Primark in 1969. The cited owner is Associated British Foods. Ultimate parent is Associated British Foods plc.
Primark is not publicly traded on its own. Its parent Associated British Foods is publicly traded as ABF on London Stock Exchange.
- Who owns Primark?
Primark is owned by Associated British Foods (ultimate parent: Associated British Foods plc).
Company disclosureas of · verified
- Is Primark publicly traded?
Parent Associated British Foods is publicly traded as ABF on London Stock Exchange.
Investor relationsas of · verified
Where is Primark from?
Made primarily in Bangladesh, China, India, Turkey, and Cambodia via Primark supplier map. Sourced as of 2026-08-01; last verified 2026-08-01.
Verified 1 Aug 2026
When was Primark founded?
Primark was founded in 1969. Sourced as of 2026-08-12; last verified 2026-08-12.
Verified 12 Aug 2026
Is Primark publicly traded?
Primark is not publicly traded on its own. Its parent Associated British Foods is publicly traded as ABF on London Stock Exchange.
Verified 19 Oct 2026
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How this is made
Ownership edges come from SEC Exhibit 21 subsidiary lists and curated public disclosures. Other facts attach when a separate pipeline finds a citation. The publication bar is on Methodology. For information only, not investment advice.