Is it correct to use the definite article "the" with Company Name + Group denominations, like "the ExxonMobil Group", "the Total Group", "the General Motors Group"? Or is it better without, like "ExxonMobil Group", "Total Group", "General Motors Group"?
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1Probably yes, but some context would help. Could you give an example in a sentence?– Chappo Hasn't Forgotten MonicaMay 11, 2016 at 10:10
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1Thanks."The current corporate structure of the ExxonMobil group is the result of a series of multi-stage corporate developments– DiPiKappaMay 11, 2016 at 10:17
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your example sentence perfectly reflects the answer I wrote below, so you're on the right track!– Chappo Hasn't Forgotten MonicaMay 11, 2016 at 10:30
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You should use the same formulation as the company itself uses. Have a quick look at the "About Us" tab on their websites - for example, ExxonMobil refers to itself as ExxonMobil - no "the" or "Group" - and it's the same with General Motors.
If "Group" is not an official part of the company's name but you want to reflect that the company has various incorporated entities related to it, then it would be appropriate to add "the" before the company name and "group" (not capitalised) after: hence "the ExxonMobil group".
answered May 11, 2016 at 10:26
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1Thanks! Very exhaustive and useful! I agree "group" should not be capitalized in case it is not part of the denomination of the company. May 11, 2016 at 11:38