That would basically get Pillsbury out of the business, but it would keep a stake in something that will bring in money.

It said it would keep a stake in the company for at least 10 years.

McMullen will keep a limited stake in exchange for deferring part of the sale price.

Lawmakers may decide to sell the franchise or keep a stake in the racetracks through some type of public-private partnership.

The state too can keep a stake so that taxpayers benefit from the rising value of an improved service.

You may want to sell the entire business or keep a small stake in it.

The government began to slowly sell its majority control, but kept a 19% stake in the company.

People involved in the meeting said the company was not likely to keep a stake at the time of the sale.

Ford kept a stake in the company valued at £40m (US$70m).

Keeping a stake in Chrysler could also subject Daimler to criticism at home if the new owner takes radical steps.