ltd's

USAGE SUMMARY

The word "ltd's" is not correct and usable in written English.
It could be interpreted as an possessive form of the acronym "LTD," which stands for "limited." Instead, use "LTD" or the full phrase "limited company" when referring to a company that is limited by shares or by guarantee. For example; "XYZ Ltd is a limited company based in the United Kingdom."

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

9 human-written examples

But Heathrow Airport Ltd's director of regulation, Emma Gilthorpe, sits on the London First Board.

Independent

A blaze raged at Averies Recycling (Swindon) Ltd's Marshgate site for more than two months last year.

BBC

DVD-D Germany Ltd's 'Einmal' (German for 'once') – discs incorporate a self-destruct chemical coating to render them unreadable after a pre-set time.

TechCrunch

As part of the tour you'll get a sample of Tobago Cocoa Estate W.I Ltd's award-winning, flavonoids-rich chocolate that is so dense it tastes like espresso.

Huffington Post

With underwriters electing to sell more shares, the company's initial public offering becomes the largest in history, surpassing Agricultural Bank of China Ltd's $22.1 billion listing in 2010.

Huffington Post

Proximity to public transportation (LTD's Eugene Station) and downtown.

Bplans

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

51 human-written examples

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Pump Industry Analyst

Discover the World Ltd's normal booking conditions will apply.

The Guardian - Travel

The financial results break down Spotify Ltd's revenues by category.

The Guardian - Tech

Tsepong Ltd's return on its investment is 25%.

The Guardian

He was charged with getting HS2 Ltd's budget under control.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Avoid using "ltd's" to indicate possession. Instead, use "of Ltd" or rephrase the sentence to avoid the possessive altogether. For example, instead of "XYZ Ltd's profits", write "the profits of XYZ Ltd".

Common error

A common mistake is applying possessive rules to abbreviations like "Ltd". Remember that "Ltd" is a shortened form of "Limited" and does not typically take a possessive apostrophe. Using "of Ltd" or rewording are generally the correct alternatives.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "ltd's" attempts to indicate possession or association with a limited company. However, this construction is generally considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig's AI confirms this with a negative assessment of the phrase's grammatical validity.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

38%

Science

32%

Wiki

17%

Less common in

Formal & Business

13%

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase "ltd's" might seem like a natural way to indicate possession for a limited company, it is grammatically incorrect. As Ludwig AI clearly states, it is not considered standard English. Instead, it is best to use "of Ltd" or rephrase your sentence to avoid the possessive form. Although examples can be found in news, science, and wiki sources, these should be regarded as instances of incorrect usage rather than endorsements of the phrase. Always aim for grammatical precision, especially in professional or formal writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

Ltd's

Capitalizing 'Ltd' corrects the capitalization issue, though it doesn't address the core problem with the possessive apostrophe.

of Ltd

Replaces the possessive form with a prepositional phrase, indicating association or belonging.

belonging to Ltd

Similar to 'of Ltd', this phrase explicitly indicates ownership or association.

owned by Ltd

Emphasizes ownership by the limited company.

Ltd's property

Uses "Ltd" as an adjective to describe the property, but still relies on a possessive construction that is generally considered incorrect.

Ltd's assets

Uses "Ltd" as an adjective to describe the assets, but still relies on a possessive construction that is generally considered incorrect.

the Ltd company's

Adds 'company' to clarify, and uses the correct possessive form for 'company', though it's a bit verbose.

property of the Ltd company

A longer but grammatically correct way to indicate possession by the limited company.

assets of the Ltd company

A longer but grammatically correct way to indicate assets owned by the limited company.

Ltd – company

Uses a dash to associate Ltd and Company, with a clear distinction and no possesive at all.

FAQs

Why is "ltd's" considered grammatically incorrect?

"Ltd" is an abbreviation for "Limited" and does not follow standard possessive rules. The possessive is usually constructed using "of", so "of Ltd" is the correct form.

What can I use instead of "ltd's" to show possession?

Use the preposition "of" as in "the profits "of Ltd"", or reword the sentence to avoid the possessive. For instance, use "the company's profits" if referring to a limited company in general.

Is there a difference between using "Ltd's" and "Ltd's company's"?

The phrase "Ltd's company's" is redundant and still grammatically questionable. It is better to say "the company's" followed by mentioning Ltd.

When is it acceptable to use possessives with company names?

It is acceptable with the full name of the company, e.g., "Acme Limited's profits" is acceptable, but avoid possessives with abbreviations like "Ltd". Instead, restructure to say "profits "of Acme Ltd"".