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+Finally, there is platform sharing. When you own 50% of a company, you effectively own that company. And when a company owns 50% of you, they own your company.
+Like any other department at your company, you should want anything you own to succeed. As such, anytime someone owns something or is owned by something, they can use the designs of that those companies for free.
+For example, if you own 60% of the Orion Motor Company, you'll be able to use any design they make free of charge. Likewise, they can use any design you make, free of charge.
+The system itself works just like the licensing system but without the signing fees and royalty systems. To use it, select the company you want to platform share with, using the company filter drop-down (#1). Select the design from the list (#2). Only designs that you have not borrowed are listed.
+In the panel below, name and marque the design (#3) and then click "Agree" (#4).
+The design is now yours for good.
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+Some players may not want the company's they own to do well by using their designs. We're not sure why, but whatever the reason, you can disable the platform sharing system using "Disable Platform Sharing" in the  [[gamemanual:gui_office#auto_commands_mega_menu|Auto Assist settings]] of the Mega Menu. This will disable any companies you own from using your designs. But it will not prevent any companies that own you from using your designs.
+Alternatively, if you want your subsidiaries to compensate you, you should increase their [[gamemanual:howto_stockmarket#adjusting_dividends|dividend payout amounts]] using the [[gamemanual:howto_stockmarket|stock system]]. That way, it's a win-win for both companies.
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