Identify the answer choice that describes a strategic alliance.

A$.$ A Spanish supplier has sold a new issue of preferred shares to a British company. This funding will be used to increase the supplier's production capacity. The latter has committed to deliver to the British company weekly minimum quantities in addition to guaranteeing a fixe price for the next three years.

B$.$ A manufacturer has granted payments over $36$ months to a customer of many years. This allowed the manufacturer to close the sale more quickly and prevented that customer from contacting another equipment supplier.

C$.$ A consortium of companies has won a tender for the construction of a paid motorway. The main partner, which holds $65\%$ of the share capital, reserves the right of choice of the bank leading the syndicated credit facilities.

D$.$ An exporter received financial assistance from an ECA. With this source of funds, the exporter will be able to participate in a joint venture set up specifically for the construction of a hydroelectric power plant.