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Chapter 2 — Business Acquisitions

2.10 Formation of Joint Ventures and of Equity Method Investments

2.10 Formation of Joint Ventures and of Equity Method Investments

For a number of reasons, investors (often referred to as “venturers”) form joint ventures rather than undertake business activities on their own. A joint venture is a common form of a business enterprise that possesses specific attributes and is characterized by the presence of joint control among the venturers.