We are a holding company.
A holding company owns interests in other companies instead of running one business itself.
In plain words
What a holding company is, and what it means for you as a visitor.
What a holding company is
A holding company owns shares or other interests in other businesses. It is the owner rather than the operator.
What this website shows
This website introduces GVD Holdings. We do not list the businesses we hold here, and we do not sell anything on this site.
Where to learn more
Our notes explain how a holding company works in general. For anything specific to GVD Holdings, send us an email.
Read the notes
Holding company or operating company
The general difference, as the words are normally used.
Holding company
- Main activity
- Owns interests in other businesses
- Role
- Owner
- Sells to the public
- No
Operating company
- Main activity
- Runs a business
- Role
- Operator
- Sells to the public
- Yes
General definitions, not a statement about any particular company.
Holding company questions
What is a holding company?
A company whose main activity is owning interests in other companies, rather than making products or serving customers itself.
Is a holding company the same as an operating company?
No. An operating company runs a business and sells to customers. A holding company owns interests in other businesses. The note on the difference is on this site.
Does GVD Holdings sell anything on this website?
No. Nothing is sold on this site, and the held companies are not listed here.