holding company

noun

: a company whose primary business is holding a controlling interest in the securities of other companies compare investment company

Examples of holding company in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor is transferring several sports assets — including Professional Bull Riders — to TKO Group, the holding company of WWE and UFC. Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024 Capital One — Shares of the bank holding company jumped nearly 4%. Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024 They’re used to sharing their thoughts online and holding companies responsible. Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Fortune Execs tout degree-less hiring Executives from Google and Indeed agreed that degree requirements are holding companies back from untapped talent. Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for holding company 

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Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of holding company was in 1906

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“Holding company.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holding%20company. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

holding company

see company

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