JAMB Commerce 2006 Question 21

Question 21

Business Combinations

A financial institution which uses its capital strength to acquire controlling interests in other firms can be regarded as a

  1. A.subsidiary company
  2. B.holding company
  3. C.trust
  4. D.cartel.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (holding company)

Explanation

A holding company owns enough shares in other companies to control them; those companies are its subsidiaries.