Holding Company
Financial Dictionary — Corporate Structure
Definition
A holding company is a company that owns or controls other companies. (Control can be achieved through ownership of 50 percent or more of the voting rights or through the exercise of dominant influence.)
Use cases, Example & Why it matters
Use cases
- Used to explain the concept in accounting and business contexts.
- Used when training staff or documenting procedures and policies.
- Used when training staff or documenting procedures and policies.
Example
- Example: Teams reference **Holding Company** when defining terms in manuals, policies, or training materials.
Why it matters
- Why it matters: Improves clarity and consistency across documentation and decision-making.