American Brands That Have Been Bought Out By Other Countries

Published on January 4, 2023
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Ironman

You might have heard of the Ironman competition, which tests people’s strength in the most intense way possible. It began was a part of the Hawaii Triathlon Corporation until it was bought by Dr. James P. Gills in 1990 for $3 million. It was purchased again in 2008 by Providence Equity Securities for $85 million before being bought once again by Chinese Dalian Wanda Group in 2015 for $650 million, debt included.

Ironman

Ironman

Forbes

The first issue of Forbes magazine was published in September 1917 and has since become one of the most trusted names in business journalism, with its top lists like 30 Under 30 and Top 100 Innovators being the most coveted lists to be included on for business leaders. The magazine was bought by Hong Kong based Integrated Whale Media Investments for $400 million in 2014, but it is still operating in the United States.

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Forbes

Forbes