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variable interest entity (VIE)

A variable interest entity is an affiliated or nonaffiliated entity in which a company is deemed to have a financial interest, even if such interest is not evidenced contractually.

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variable interest entity (VIE)

A variable interest entity is an affiliated or nonaffiliated entity in which a company is deemed to have a financial interest, even if such interest is not evidenced contractually.

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It is typically used to hold or transfer tangible and intangible assets and liabilities.