All Brands Owned by Lenovo Group Limited

What does Lenovo own?
Lenovo owns the ThinkPad (business laptops), IdeaPad and IdeaCentre (consumer PCs), Legion (gaming), Motorola (smartphones), and NEC (PCs in Japan) brands. The company also owns the Infrastructure Solutions Group (servers and storage) and the Solutions and Services Group (IT services). In 2025, Lenovo completed the full acquisition of Fujitsu's client computing business, adding the Fujitsu PC brand in Japan.

Is Lenovo publicly traded?
Yes, Lenovo Group Limited is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under ticker 0992. Legend Holdings, the original founding entity, retains a significant ownership stake. Yuanqing Yang serves as Chairman and CEO. The company reports under IFRS and files annual reports with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Who founded Lenovo?
Lenovo was founded in 1984 as Legend Holdings by Liu Chuanzhi and ten colleagues at the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. The initial investment was approximately 200,000 yuan (about $25,000) from the Academy. The company initially distributed imported computers before developing its own PC line in 1990.

Where is Lenovo headquartered?
Lenovo is headquartered in Beijing, China. The company also maintains major operational centers in Morrisville, North Carolina (United States), Yokohama (Japan), and Paris (Europe). These operational centers manage regional business activities, product development, and customer support.

How many brands does Lenovo own?
Lenovo owns six main brands: ThinkPad (business PCs), IdeaPad and IdeaCentre (consumer PCs), Legion (gaming), Motorola (smartphones), NEC (PCs in Japan), and Lenovo (tablets, monitors, smart devices). The Fujitsu PC brand, fully acquired in 2025, adds a seventh brand in the Japanese market. The company also operates server and storage product lines under the Infrastructure Solutions Group.

Who owns Lenovo?
Lenovo is a publicly traded company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Legend Holdings, the original founding entity, retains a significant ownership stake. The Chinese Academy of Sciences holds a stake in Legend Holdings, providing a connection to the original founding context. Yuanqing Yang serves as Chairman and CEO. Public shareholders, including institutional investors, own the majority of shares.

What was the IBM PC acquisition?
In 2005, Lenovo acquired IBM's Personal Computing Division for approximately $1.75 billion, including the assumption of $500 million in debt. The deal included the ThinkPad brand, IBM's corporate customer relationships, and service and support operations. This acquisition transformed Lenovo from a Chinese domestic leader into a global PC manufacturer and is considered one of the most significant cross-border technology acquisitions in history.