cross-holding
noun[CorU]
ukus(alsocross-shareholding)FINANCE
asituationin which twocompaniesholdsharesin each other, or thesharesthat areheld:
TheItalianStock Exchange hasprovidedguidanceon therulesgoverningcross-holdingsinvolvingat least onelistedcompany.
Thecompanyhas a cross-holding of 8% in Towerplc.