GTCR owns Consumer Cellular. The Chicago-based private equity firm acquired the wireless carrier in October 2020 for $2.3 billion, winning a competitive bidding war against major players like Dish Network and Altice USA. GTCR holds the majority stake, while existing…
Ciroc vodka belongs entirely to Diageo, not Sean “Diddy” Combs. That’s the reality in 2025, despite what many people assume about the luxury vodka brand. Diddy never actually owned Ciroc, even though he’s been the face of it since 2007.…
Jollibee has become one of the most interesting case studies in global fast-food expansion. This Filipino chain started as a small ice cream parlor in 1978 and now operates over 1,400 locations worldwide. With annual revenue reaching PHP 153.5 billion…
Americans spent $34.6 billion on bottled water in 2019. Fiji Water claimed the top spot as the country’s #1 imported premium bottled water brand during that time. If you’ve ever wondered who owns this luxury water company, the answer might…
Aston Martin’s ownership story is one of survival and constant change. The British luxury carmaker has weathered seven bankruptcies since 1913, and today’s ownership structure tells that story. Four major shareholders now control 85.49% of Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings…
DraftKings operates as one of the most recognizable names in sports betting today. The company’s ownership structure reflects this growth, with institutional investors holding 71.16% of shares, public companies and individual investors controlling 26.63%, and company insiders maintaining 2.21%. But…
The premium cooler market has shifted dramatically. Yeti’s $800 price tags are driving outdoor enthusiasts to question whether the brand’s reputation justifies the cost. If you’re shopping for a high-performance cooler, you’ll find several alternatives that match—and sometimes exceed—Yeti’s capabilities…
Celsius Holdings acquired the popular functional beverage brand Alani for $1.8 billion. This massive deal changes the functional beverage market significantly and stands as Celsius’s largest acquisition in its twenty-year history. Alani Nu, founded in 2018, has grown into a…
Jschlatt, a prominent YouTuber with over 4 million subscribers, owns Gamer Supps. He took control of the gaming supplement company in May 2022 and made some major changes to the brand’s leadership and direction. The company’s past wasn’t always smooth…
The uniform rental industry operates on secrets that keep businesses locked into expensive, inflexible contracts. Cintas serves more than one million businesses across the United States. Founded in 1929 with approximately $7 billion in annual revenue, the company has built…
