Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises legal entities known as holding companies (except bank holding) primarily engaged in holding the securities of (or other equity interests in) companies and enterprises for the purpose of owning a controlling interest or influencing the management decisions of these firms. The holding companies in this industry do not administer, oversee, and manage other establishments of the company or enterprise whose securities they hold.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 551112 - Offices of Other Holding Companies are:
- Insurance holding companies
- Savings and loan holding companies
- Financial holding companies
- Agreement corporation (except international trade financing)
- Thrift holding companies
- Nonbank holding companies (except managing)
- Holding companies (except bank, managing)
- Railroad holding companies
- Public utility holding companies
- Personal holding companies
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Private Equity, Hedge Funds & Investment Vehicles in the US (52599)
Revenue 2025
$313.3bn
Growth 2025
3.59%
Key Trends
Increasing demand from institutional investors has contributed to the surge in the industry's AUM
Many operators were quick to adapt strategies to the changing macroeconomic landscape
Due to a favorable outlook for the industry, top managers are expected to launch new funds
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 551112 - Offices of Other Holding Companies that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Holding the securities of (or other equity interests in) depository banks for the purpose of owning a controlling interest or influencing the management decisions of these firms--are classified in U.S. Industry 551111, Offices of Bank Holding Companies;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Holding the securities of (or other equity interests in) a company or enterprise and administering, overseeing, and managing establishments of the company or enterprise whose securities they hold--are classified in U.S. Industry 551114, Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 551112 - Offices of Other Holding Companies
NAICS Code 551112 - Offices of Other Holding Companies sits in the 2-digit Offices of Other Holding Companies sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 55
Sector Title: Management of Companies and Enterprises
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5511 Management of Companies and Enterprises
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55111 Management of Companies and Enterprises
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