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> Do we know this somehow? Beyond a doubt, if they have power they will use it. I remember reading this somewhere, but I can't find a source. It is conceivable they may choose to be more "activist" with their holdings in the future, but thus far I can't think of any examples of them using their holdings to exert influence over the company's they invested in. Certainly they must be cognizant of the fact that doing so at this time would make most companies reluctant to accept their investment.


> I can't think of any examples of them using their holdings to exert influence over the company's they invested in

How would you know? Such things are rarely disclosed; both parties prefer to keep them confidential.

> they must be cognizant of the fact that doing so at this time would make most companies reluctant to accept their investment

Many companies make deals like that all the time. Look at the influence of China in Hollywood:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15641483




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