Short Position - Companies value, growing wealth 'ethically'

When one company buys a small stake in another listed company, the rationale is questionable.

Where is the value

THERE is nothing wrong, regulation-wise, for one listed company to buy into another listed company. When one listed firm buys a controlling or majority stake in another listed firm, the rationale seems clear enough. The buyer is looking to take over the running or merge its operations with the target company.