US Stem Cell Inc (USRM)

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My guess is that USRM is a member of GACP STEM CELL CLINICS LLC, and therefore an investor in STEM CELL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE.

You asked

"WHAT LEGIT PUBLIC TRADED COMPANY DOES BUSINESS LIKE THIS? WHERE? HOW???? "

I recall back prior to the real estate crash that all the large title insurance companies formed hundreds, if not thousands, of LLCs in partnership with their clients (i.e. Realtors, builders, land developers, attorneys, banks and mortgage lenders). They did this to lock up clients from other competitors. So this is an example of billion dollar corporations operating in a way that you described as not an acceptable business practice.

In addition to locking up clients business through an mutually owned LLC, there are some protections of assets through this structure. remaining anonymous sometimes has its advantages.

I can't say for certain, but I believe that a publicly traded company can invest in LLCs and if their membership percentage is below a certain threshold, they don't have to disclose such an investment. Perhaps someone with more knowledge on this topic can confirm or correct my understanding.

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