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

The 2026 Fantasy Gifts were announced Tuesday by Exemplar Luxury Group, the holding company for Neiman Marcus. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

However, Walter and TWG Global—Walter’s holding company—posit the move was unrelated to the investigation completely. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Jacques Veyrat has joined as a minority investor through his Impala holding company, with a 9 percent stake, while the group’s managing directors collectively hold 5 percent. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

At age 90, collector François Pinault, founder of the Kering luxury conglomerate and the investment holding company Artémis, isn’t getting any younger. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 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