Investment company
Kirkbi is the holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family, who founded and still owns the Lego brand, including Legoland theme parks and Discovery Centers. Other investment activities include investments in renewable energy, fixed income instruments, listed equities, private equity, real estate etc.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2013)
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Kirkbi A/S
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Renewable energy
This company is investing in renewable energy to support the LEGO Group's goal to generate enough renewable energy capacity to meet 100% of its energy needs by 2020. They have entered a joint venture to construct wind turbines off the German coast.
Source: company website
(2013)
Company Details
Type:
Family-owned private company
Revenue:
1.5 billion AUD
(2012)
Employees:
35
(2012)
Subsidiaries:
LEGO Holding A/S
(75% owned)
Toy manufacturer
Founded by the Kirk Kristiansen family in 1932. World's third largest toy company (after Mattel and Hasbro). The production of LEGO products takes place mainly in Denmark, Czech Republic, Hungary, Mexico and China. Their products are sold in more than 130 countries.
LEGO Australia Pty Ltd
Toy wholesalers
The production of LEGO products takes place mainly in Denmark, Czech Republic, Hungary and Mexico.
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Products / Brands
LEGO Australia (75% owned)
Lego
Construction