Birkenstock Holding plc
Birkenstock Holding plc is a German shoe manufacturer known for its sandals and other shoes notable for contoured cork footbeds (soles), made with layers of suede and jute, which conform to the shape of their wearers' feet. Founded in 1774 by Johann Adam Birkenstock and headquartered in Neustadt (Wied), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, the company's original purpose was to create shoes that support and contour the foot, compared to the flat soles of many shoes during that time. In 1896, the Fussbett (footbed) was designed, and by 1925, Birkenstocks were sold all over Europe.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- footwear industry [1]
- Company / filing name
- Birkenstock Holding plc [2]
- Headquarters location
- Linz am Rhein; Neustadt (Wied) [1]
- Founded
- 1774 [1]
- Legal form
- GmbH & Co. KG [1]
- Leadership in background record
- Oliver Reichert [1]
- Official website
- https://www.birkenstock.com/; http://www.birkenstock.com/ [1]
- Employees
- 5,500 · reported year 2022 [1]
- Annual revenue
- EUR 750,000,000 · reported year 2022 [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- JE00BS44BN30 [1]
- CIK
- 1977102 [2]
- Country in background record
- Germany [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- BIRK (NYSE) [2]
Company positioning and business
Birkenstock Holding plc is a German shoe manufacturer known for its sandals and other shoes notable for contoured cork footbeds (soles), made with layers of suede and jute, which conform to the shape of their wearers' feet. Founded in 1774 by Johann Adam Birkenstock and headquartered in Neustadt (Wied), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, the company's original purpose was to create shoes that support and contour the foot, compared to the flat soles of many shoes during that time. In 1896, the Fussbett (footbed) was designed, and by 1925, Birkenstocks were sold all over Europe. [3]
In 1966, Margot Fraser first brought Birkenstocks to America. In the United States, they were sold in health stores, thus becoming associated with hippies in the 1970s. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Birkenstock. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies Oliver Reichert in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [1]
Understanding company scale
Employees: 5,500 · reported year 2022. [1]
Annual revenue: EUR 750,000,000 · reported year 2022. [1]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: BIRK (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was Birkenstock Holding plc founded?
Founded: 1774. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of Birkenstock Holding plc?
Headquarters location: Linz am Rhein; Neustadt (Wied). The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for Birkenstock Holding plc?
Business sectors: footwear industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Birkenstock (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.