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

Others became minority investors, channeled capital through development banks, or managed assets through professional holding companies. — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Apollo Global Management is reportedly circling a roughly $3 billion investment tied to the Steinbrenner family’s holding company, which controls the Yankees along with minority stakes in AC Milan, New York City FC, and Legends Hospitality. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 July 2026

The disaster caused a dispute between holding company Atlantia, controlled by the Benetton family, and the then government that ended with the sale of Atlantia’s controlling stake in Autostrade. — CNN Money, 16 July 2026

The app and website (which also recently launched an online video-rental service) is majority-owned by Canadian holding company Tiny, which acquired a 60% stake in Letterboxd in 2023 at a valuation of $50 million-$60 million. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 July 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