5 Most Famous Companies That Went Private

4. H.J. Heinz

Year the company went from public to private: 2013

Heinz is one of the most famous condiment companies in the world, as well as one of the oldest, having been established more than 150 years ago in 1869. The food processing company has plants in all six populated continents and sells its products in more than 200 companies and territories globally. According to the company, it has at least 150 number one or number two brands globally. Its ketchup market share in the United States is greater than 50%, which shows absolute market domination. In 2013, Heinz was taken private by Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) and the Brazilian company 3G Capital, worth $23 billion.