A Company May Purchase a Noncontrolling Interest in Another Firm

question 106

Multiple Choice

A company may purchase a noncontrolling interest in another firm in a related industry

• A) to house excess cash until needed.
• B) to generate earnings.
• C) for strategic reasons.
• D) for speculative reasons.

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Definitions:

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