IHS

American

Symbol.

Jesus.
Jesus Savior of Men.
in this sign (the cross) shalt thou conquer.
in this (cross) is salvation.

IHS British

noun

the first three letters of the name Jesus in Greek (ΙΗΣΟΥΣ), often used as a Christian emblem

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Etymology

Origin of IHS

First recorded before 900; Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek; partial transliteration of the first three letters of Iēsoûs “Jesus”

Example Sentences

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IHS Towers has agreed to be acquired by MTN Group MTN 0.08%increase; green up pointing triangle in a $6.2 billion all-cash deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The telecommunications company said Tuesday that MTN, a South Africa-based mobile operator, has agreed to pay $8.50 a share to IHS shareholders, which it said was a 36% premium to the company’s one-year weighted average share price as of Feb. 4.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shares of IHS were holding roughly flat at $8.27 in Tuesday morning trading.

From The Wall Street Journal

IHS said it expects to exceed 40% shareholder support for the deal after MTN, which has a roughly 24% stake in IHS, and longtime shareholder Wendel both said they would vote in favor of the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The acquisition and divestiture from IHS’s Latin American operations follows the company launching a strategic review in March 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal

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