A company that exists solely for the purpose of merging with or acquiring another entity.

(UK, rail transport) A company that runs freight trains on the national railway network in Great Britain under license from the government.

(UK, rail transport) A company that operates passenger trains on the mainline railway network in Great Britain under franchise or license from the Government.

(business) A type of non-profit organization in the UK, designed for social enterprises that want to use their profits and assets for the public good.

Alternative form of present company excepted

(idiomatic) These negative remarks do not pertain to anyone who is currently listening to them (including the speaker).

plural of company sergeant major

plural of company sergeant major

(US, economics) A company that was properly registered with a cognizant State authority and may have an associated bank account, but was not renewed with the State after its first year. These companies are sold with, or without a bank account intact within the first year by the Registered Agent (RA) to third parties while continuing to use the RA address as the business address thereby enabling the third party to operate with anonymity during and beyond the first year.

plural of livery company