holding company
noun
: a company whose primary business is holding a controlling interest in the securities of other companies compare investment company
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Under Ellison’s proposal, Skydance would acquire Shari Redstone’s National Amusements Inc., the holding company that owns 77% of Paramount’s shares.
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
As part of the deal, Medium Rare will partner on select events and festivals within the Palm Tree Crew holding company.
—Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
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Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2024
As part of the deal, Medium Rare will partner on select events and festivals within the Palm Tree Crew holding company.
—Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Holding company.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holding%20company. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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