Brand · Malaysia · since 1983
PrWho owns Proton?
Proton has no controlling parent company as of 2026. Its largest tracked shareholder is Geely (49.9%).
- HQ Shah Alam
- Founded 1983
- Ownership changes tracked 2
Ownership timeline
← rows are shareholders in Proton. → rows are stakes Proton held in others. Darker bars mean bigger stakes.
Every stake, year by year
| Years | Stake | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 1996–2017 | 100% | Holds Lotus · view 1996 on map |
| 2017–today | 49.9% | Owned by Geely · view 2017 on map |
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Quick answers
- Who owns Proton?
- Proton has no controlling parent company as of 2026. Its largest tracked shareholder is Geely (49.9%).
- When was Proton founded?
- Proton dates back to 1983. It is headquartered in Shah Alam, Malaysia.