Who / What
A holding company is a company whose primary business is holding a controlling interest in the securities of other companies. A holding company usually does not produce goods or services itself, as its purpose is to own stock of other companies to create a corporate group.
Background & History
No specific historical information about the origin or founding of holding companies was provided in the source data.
Why Notable
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In the News
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