| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| -8 | refused |
| 1 | privatization of a state-owned firm |
| 2 | originally private_ from time of start up |
| 3 | private subsidiary of a formerly state-owned firm |
| 4 | joint venture with foreign partner(s) |
| 5 | state-owned firm |
| 6 | other_ spontaneous - please specify |