11.   The move was between New Zealand Beef Holdings, itself a joint venture between Affco and Anzco, and Angliss Pacific Ltd., a subsidiary of the Vestey Group.

12.   The XFL, a joint venture between NBC and the World Wrestling Federation, begins play in February.

13.   On Tuesday, five US and British airlines urged the US Transport Department to investigate how the proposed joint venture by American Airlines and British Airways would affect competition.

14.   The local official voiced optimism that the joint venture would receive the final go-ahead as the central bank has already agreed in principle to its establishment.