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CLOSELY-HELD

(adj.sat)
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There is 1 meaning of the word Closely-Held.

Closely-Held - as an adjective satellite

Owned by a relatively few shareholders

Example: "A closely-held corporation"

Example Sentences

"The company is a closely-held family business."
"He works for a closely-held corporation."
"The closely-held nature of the company limited the number of shareholders."
"The closely-held shares were transferred to the founder's children."
"Her shares in the business are closely-held and not traded publicly."
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