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

Canadian holding company Tiny acquired a 60% stake in Letterboxd in 2023 at a valuation of $50 million-$60 million, while Buchanan and von Randow own the remaining 40% share. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Less than a week ago, Ueno announced plans to raise $100 million in fresh capital, half from its holding company and half from shares to be sold to local private investors. — Emilio Sanabria, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Proceedings unfolded as Tomorrow underwent a change in ownership, acquired in March by Progetto 11, the holding company of e-commerce platform The Level Group. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Christie’s auction house is also owned by the Pinault family’s holding company, Artémis. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for holding company

• intercompany
• accompany

Legal Definition

holding company

see also:

company