Define: Subsidiary

What does "Subsidiary" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 10 definitions across 62 companies in SEC filings.

Definition 1 (ANALOG DEVICES INC, seen in 6 filings)

Subsidiary means a subsidiary corporation, whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.

Source: ANALOG DEVICES INC 10-K


Definition 2 (Apple Inc., seen in 4 filings)

Subsidiary means any corporation (other than the Company) in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Company if each of the corporations other than the last corporation in the unbroken chain 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: Apple Inc. 10-Q


Definition 3 (DANAHER CORP /DE/, seen in 3 filings)

Subsidiary means any corporation (other than the Company) in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Company if each of the corporations other than the last corporation in the unbroken chain 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.

Source: DANAHER CORP /DE/ 10-K


Definition 4 (CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., seen in 3 filings)

Subsidiary means any corporation (other than the Company) in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Company, if each of the corporations other than the last corporation in the unbroken chain 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 Subsidiary on a date after the adoption of the Plan shall be considered a Subsidiary commencing as of such date.

Source: CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 10-K


Definition 5 (ABBOTT LABORATORIES, seen in 2 filings)

Subsidiary means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, or business trust organized in the United States 50 percent or more of the voting stock of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company.

Source: ABBOTT LABORATORIES 10-K


Definition 6 (Arista Networks, Inc., seen in 2 filings)

Subsidiary means a subsidiary corporation, whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Code Section 424(f).

Source: Arista Networks, Inc. S-1


Definition 7 (Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd, seen in 2 filings)

Subsidiary means any corporation (other than the Company) in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Company, if each of the corporations other than the last corporation in the unbroken chain 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.

Source: Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd S-1


Definition 8 (Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., seen in 1 filing)

Subsidiary means of a Person shall mean (a) any corporation more than 50% of the outstanding securities having ordinary voting power of which shall at the time be owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or by one or more of its Subsidiaries or by such Person and one or more of its Subsidiaries, or (b) any partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture or similar business organization more than 50% of the ownership interests having ordinary voting power of which shall at the time be so owned or controlled.

Source: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 10-Q


Definition 9 (AMERICAN EXPRESS CO, seen in 1 filing)

Subsidiary means any corporation, partnership, trust or other entity controlled by Amex.

Source: AMERICAN EXPRESS CO 10-K


Definition 10 (AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC., seen in 1 filing)

Subsidiary means with respect to any Person (herein referred to as the parent ), any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association or other business entity of which securities or other ownership interests representing more than 50% of the ordinary voting power or more than 50% of the general partnership or managing limited liability company interests (as applicable) are, at the time any determination is being made, owned, Controlled or held directly or indirectly by such parent provided that no Fund shall be a subsidiary for the purpose hereof.

Source: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 10-Q



Data extracted from 163 SEC EDGAR filings across 62 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.

Occurrences: 163
Companies: 62
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