In which of the following situations does Entity A have joint control with other entities?
Entity A has a 40% voting equity interest in Entity G. Entity H and Entity J each have a 30% voting equity interest in Entity G. The contractual agreement signed by the three parties states that Entity A has the sole right to direct some administrative activities of Entity G, while Entity H and Entity J must both agree to direct all the relevant activities of Entity G.
A. Entity A has a 42% voting equity interest in Entity B and signed a contractual agreement with Entity C (which has a voting equity interest of 23% in Entity B) and Entity D (which has a voting equity interest of 35% in Entity B). The contractual agreement provides that Entities C and D are responsible for the relevant activities of Entity B.
B. Entity A has a 36% voting equity interest in Entity Q. Entity R and Entity S each have a 32% voting equity interest in Entity Q. The three parties entered into a contractual agreement whereby all three entities agree to vote unanimously in the approval of all relevant activities. However, Entity R has the right to veto decisions about relevant financing activities.
C. Entity A and Entity F each have 50% of the voting rights in Entity Z. The contractual agreement between D. Entity A and Entity B specifies that at least 51% of the voting rights are required to make decisions about the relevant activities of Entity Z.
In situation C, Entity A and Entity F each hold 50% of the voting rights in Entity Z, and the contractual agreement between them specifies that at least 51% of the voting rights are needed to make decisions about the relevant activities of Entity Z. This indicates that no single entity can unilaterally control the decision-making process, as both Entity A and Entity F have equal voting rights and require mutual agreement to direct the relevant activities. Therefore, Entity A and Entity F have joint control over Entity Z.
So, the correct answer is:
D. Entity A and Entity B specifies that a majority vote is necessary to decide on relevant activities, implying that both Entity A and Entity F have an equal say and must agree for any significant decisions to be made, which is indicative of joint control.