Virgin, referring to the Virgin Group, is at least 54 years old, based on the business and trading activities that began in the 1970s. However, if considering the official incorporation date of the holding company, Virgin Group, as listed by Companies House, it is 35 years old, being incorporated in 1989.
Here's a breakdown for clarity:
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Based on Business Activity: Virgin's business operations date back to the 1970s when Richard Branson started a mail-order record business. Calculating from 1970 to 2024 gives us approximately 54 years.
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Based on Holding Company Incorporation: The Virgin Group as a holding company was officially incorporated in 1989. Calculating from 1989 to 2024 gives us 35 years.
Therefore, the "age" of Virgin depends on what aspect you are referring to. Do you mean the age of the business activities, or the age of the formal holding company?
