Consider an ownership structure (involving two companies: A and B) where Company A owns 30% of Company B's shares, and Company B owns 20% of Company A's shares. The controlling family owns 5% of Company A's shares, 5% of Company B's shares, and manages Company A and B by holding the CEO position in these companies. Estimate the control rights of the controlling family for this business conglomerate. i.e., (at least) what percent of each company's shares will vote in favor of the controlling family in Company A? 15% 25% 35% 45%

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Consider an ownership structure (involving two companies: A and B) where Company
A owns 30% of Company B's shares, and Company B owns 20% of Company A's
shares. The controlling family owns 5% of Company A's shares, 5% of Company B's
shares, and manages Company A and B by holding the CEO position in these
companies.
Estimate the control rights of the controlling family for this business conglomerate.
i.e., (at least) what percent of each company's shares will vote in favor of the
controlling family in Company A?
15%
25%
35%
45%
Transcribed Image Text:Consider an ownership structure (involving two companies: A and B) where Company A owns 30% of Company B's shares, and Company B owns 20% of Company A's shares. The controlling family owns 5% of Company A's shares, 5% of Company B's shares, and manages Company A and B by holding the CEO position in these companies. Estimate the control rights of the controlling family for this business conglomerate. i.e., (at least) what percent of each company's shares will vote in favor of the controlling family in Company A? 15% 25% 35% 45%
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