Meredith Inc. is a manufacturer of art supplies. The company has announced plans to enter into an equity strategic alliance with JaZz Paper to develop a line of specialty papers for use with a line of specialty paints Meredith manufactures. Which of the following would be the accurate interpretation of this announcement?
a. Meredith will own a majority equity stake in the new venture.
b. JaZz will own a majority equity stake in the new venture.
c. Meredith or JaZz will own an equal equity stake in the new venture.
d. Either Meredith or JaZz will own a majority equity stake, but we do not know which one based on the announcement.
Answer: Either Meredith or JaZz will own a majority equity stake, but we do not know which one based on the announcement.