"A decision will be driven by what is in the interests of BP shareholders. We'd like to be able to pursue the option of a sale, and if we decide that's in the interest of our shareholders, that's what we'll do," BP said, advising that the process could take "some months," if indeed it reached a conclusion. Its shares promptly rose on the news.In late May, AAR CEO Stan Polovets said that the 50:50 ownership structure of TNK-BP had run its course. He said AAR was ready to cut its stake in the joint venture in exchange for a stake in BP.
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