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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The big picture: The name of the new holding company, Arkaea Media, is a derivative of the biological term archaea, which refers to microorganisms known for thriving in extreme environments.
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Sara Fischer, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Buffett noted that the company of late has been investing more in a handful of Berkshire-like holding companies based in Japan: ITOCHU, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Sumitomo.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Feb. 2025
And the large holding companies don’t improve the situation.
—Tim Ringel, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Veith said regulation might also be holding companies back.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
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Sara Fischer, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Buffett noted that the company of late has been investing more in a handful of Berkshire-like holding companies based in Japan: ITOCHU, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Sumitomo.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Feb. 2025
And the large holding companies don’t improve the situation.
—Tim Ringel, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Veith said regulation might also be holding companies back.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Holding company.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holding%20company. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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