+A **parent company** is an entity that owns sufficient [shares](/wiki/shares) in another business, a [subsidiary](/wiki/subsidiary), to control its management. This structure often allows for diverse operations or strategic growth under one corporate umbrella.
+## See also
+- [Acquisition](/wiki/acquisition)
+- [Merger](/wiki/merger)
+- [Conglomerate](/wiki/conglomerate)
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