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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There’s also very good reason to stop focusing so much on the capital framework for bank holding companies instead of those for the bank itself.
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Norbert Michel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Brands, the holding company of fast-food chains KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 July 2025
As reported, in 2006, the brand was acquired by the Gruppo Ciocca holding company, which operates sock businesses Ciocca and Sozzi, as well as knitwear brands Rossopuro and Heritage.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
Founded in 1924, Loro Piana is part of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, commonly known as LVMH, a French multinational holding company and conglomerate that specializes in luxury goods and has its headquarters in Paris.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 16 July 2025
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Norbert Michel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Brands, the holding company of fast-food chains KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 July 2025
As reported, in 2006, the brand was acquired by the Gruppo Ciocca holding company, which operates sock businesses Ciocca and Sozzi, as well as knitwear brands Rossopuro and Heritage.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
Founded in 1924, Loro Piana is part of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, commonly known as LVMH, a French multinational holding company and conglomerate that specializes in luxury goods and has its headquarters in Paris.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 16 July 2025
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“Holding company.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holding%20company. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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