parent companies
Subsidiary owners above
Parent companies are corporations that own or control other businesses, called subsidiaries.
The parent holds enough stock—typically a majority—to direct the subsidiary's operations and policies.
A single parent company may own dozens of subsidiaries across different industries: The parent company acquired three regional brands last year.
The structure allows risk isolation and tax advantages while maintaining centralized control.
- subsidiaryOf lesser importance
- controlsOperates or regulates
- majority stakeOver half of ownership
- combinesMerges multiple into one
- holdingMaintaining physical possession
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- organizationsorganization, organizations, companies, club, clubs
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- FDIjoint ventures, acquisitions, mergers, equity stake, equity stakes
- corporationsApple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Toyota
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Legally registered but inactive businesses
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