Define: Parent
What does "Parent" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 10 definitions across 16 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (ANALOG DEVICES INC, seen in 7 filings)
Parent means a parent corporation, whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.
Source: ANALOG DEVICES INC 10-K
Definition 2 (CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., seen in 3 filings)
Parent means any corporation (other than the Company) in an unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Company, if each of the corporations other than the Company owns stock possessing 50% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain. A corporation that attains the status of a Parent on a date after the adoption of the Plan shall be considered a Parent commencing as of such date.
Source: CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 10-K
Definition 3 (Arista Networks, Inc., seen in 3 filings)
Parent means a parent corporation, whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Code Section 424(e).
Source: Arista Networks, Inc. S-1
Definition 4 (CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., seen in 2 filings)
Parent means any corporation (other than the Company) in an unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Company if each of the corporations other than the Company owns stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain.
Source: CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 10-Q
Definition 5 (ANALOG DEVICES INC, seen in 1 filing)
Parent means any corporation or other entity (other than the Company) in an unbroken chain of corporations or other entities ending with the Company if each of the corporations or other entities (other than the Company) owns stock possessing 50% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations or other entities in the chain.
Source: ANALOG DEVICES INC 10-Q
Definition 6 (Apple Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Parent means any corporation or other entity that beneficially owns directly or indirectly a majority of the Company s outstanding voting stock or voting power.
Source: Apple Inc. 10-K
Definition 7 (Autodesk, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Parent means a parent corporation , whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.
Source: Autodesk, Inc. 8-K
Definition 8 (CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Parent means any corporation (other than the Corporation) in an unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Corporation, provided each corporation in the unbroken chain (other than the Corporation) owns, at the time of the determination, stock possessing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain.
Source: CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 10-K
Definition 9 (CUMMINS INC, seen in 1 filing)
Parent means with respect to any Lender, any Person as to which such Lender is, directly or indirectly, a subsidiary.
Source: CUMMINS INC 8-K
Definition 10 (Salesforce, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Parent means a corporation or other entity which owns a majority of the voting power of the Company.
Source: Salesforce, Inc. 10-K
Data extracted from 63 SEC EDGAR filings across 16 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.