Which of the Following Best Illustrates a Non-Equity Alliance

Which of the following best illustrates a non-equity alliance?

A) A contractual agreement that provides Motor Source Inc. non-exclusive rights to supply component parts to Pristine Autos Inc.
B) An alliance between RedGate Systems Inc. and DB Computers Inc. that results in DB Gate Inc., an independent third company
C) A collusion between two competitors, RP Pharma Inc. and Vital Pharma Inc., to fix prices
D) An alliance that allows Virtue Insurance Inc. to claim 49 percent ownership in Mercury Finance Inc.