holding company

noun

: a company whose primary business is holding a controlling interest in the securities of other companies compare investment company

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What’s more, major players in the luxury industry, such as the global holding company the Kering Group, are leading the way. Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 Trump Organization, the holding company for President Donald Trump's business ventures, on Monday announced a new cellular service dubbed Trump Mobile. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 17 June 2025 The firm reiterated an overweight rating on the fashion holding company stock, alongside a $104 per share price target. Brian Evans, CNBC, 16 June 2025 The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously threw out Mexico’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the American gun industry that sought to usher in major changes to firearm sales by holding companies liable for cartel violence. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for holding company

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of holding company was in 1906

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“Holding company.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holding%20company. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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holding company

see company

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