Activities of holding companies

NACE v2.0 Code: K64.2

About activities of holding companies

NACE code 64.2 covers the activities of holding companies, which play a crucial role in the broader economy. Holding companies are legal entities that own a controlling interest in one or more subsidiary companies, allowing them to exercise significant influence over the strategic and operational decisions of those subsidiaries. This industry is essential for facilitating the flow of capital, expertise, and resources across different sectors, enabling companies to leverage economies of scale, diversify their portfolios, and optimize their overall performance.

Production process

The primary activities of holding companies involve the acquisition, management, and oversight of their subsidiary companies. This includes making strategic investment decisions, allocating resources, and providing administrative and financial support to the subsidiaries. Holding companies often employ specialized teams of financial analysts, legal experts, and industry specialists to monitor the performance of their investments and identify opportunities for growth and optimization.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the activities of holding companies include access to capital, financial expertise, and a deep understanding of the industries and markets in which their subsidiaries operate. Holding companies typically rely on a range of financial instruments, such as equity investments, loans, and mergers and acquisitions, to build and manage their portfolio of subsidiaries. Additionally, they require skilled personnel, including executives, financial analysts, and legal professionals, to oversee the strategic and operational aspects of their investments.

Production outputs

The primary output of the holding company industry is the effective management and optimization of the subsidiaries under its control. This can lead to improved financial performance, increased market share, and enhanced competitiveness for the subsidiaries. The activities of holding companies can also have a ripple effect on other industries, as the strategic decisions and resource allocations made by the holding company can impact the performance and growth of the 64.1 Monetary intermediation, 64.3 Trusts, funds and similar financial entities, and 70.1 Activities of head offices industries, among others.

Revisions to 64.2

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 64.2. The most recent 2 versions of this code (64.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 64.2 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (64.2).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
642ISIC v4.0Activities of holding companies

Family tree for activities of holding companies

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/K'>K: FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/K/64'>64: Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/K/64/2'>64.2: Activities of holding companies</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/K/64/1'>64.1: Monetary intermediation</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/K/64/3'>64.3: Trusts, funds and similar financial entities</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/K/64/9'>64.9: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding</a>"]

    C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/K/64/20'>64.20: Activities of holding companies</a>"]


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