The ultimate recent example being Chrysler, in which Fiat got a 20% (later rising to 35% and beyond) stake for "free". (They're sharing IP, etc.) http://www.e

The ultimate recent example being Chrysler, in which Fiat got a 20% (later rising to 35% and beyond) stake for "free". (They're sharing IP, etc.) http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13610819 http://www.economist.com/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13610819