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Joint Ventures Reduce the Risk of Major Capital Investments

Harvard Business Review

Driven by economies of scale, container ship size has been increasing for decades, with the largest ships now costing roughly $200 million. Building a large-scale biopharmaceutical facility requires up to $500 million. This setup provides company A with a steady dividend while allowing company B to reduce up-front capital outlays.