Minority interest is the part of a subsidiary's stock held by whom?
AShareholders other than the parent
BThe subsidiary's own employees
CThe parent corporation itself
DLenders to the subsidiary firm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Shareholders other than the parent
Minority (non-controlling) interest is the share of the subsidiary not owned by the parent.
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