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

Thrive Eternal, a new holding company focused on sports and entertainment investments, is expected to be involved in financing the Lakers purchase, the source told CNN. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Kushner, of permanent-capital holding company Thrive Eternal and younger brother of Jared Kushner, and Iger, Disney’s former chief executive, were recently looking into an expansion franchise as the NBA eyed new teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

One company positioned to benefit is American Electric Power (AEP), a major public utility holding company headquartered in Ohio that, according to its website, distributes electricity to more than five million customers across 11 states. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Emanuel launched Mari in 2025 as a new holding company for the Frieze art organization, global tennis tournaments and other assets once housed by Endeavor. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Aug. 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