holding company
noun
Definition of holding company
: a company whose primary business is holding a controlling interest in the securities of other companies — compare investment company
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1906
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1906
HOLDING COMPANY Defined for English Language Learners
holding company
noun
Definition of holding company for English Language Learners
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business : a company whose main business is owning more than half of another company's stock
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