alleryStart learning →What is a second-tier subsidiary?
ASubsidiary owned by a first-tier one
BSubsidiary owned by the ultimate parent
CSubsidiary with two parent companies
DAn associate of the ultimate parent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Subsidiary owned by a first-tier one
Tiers count ownership levels: a second-tier subsidiary sits under a first-tier subsidiary.
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