Spin-off

Spin-off - A spin-off divestiture is a corporate action in which a company separates a business unit, division, or subsidiary into a standalone, independent entity. In this process, shares of the new company are often distributed to existing shareholders of the parent company on a pro-rata basis. Spin-off divestitures are often undertaken to allow the separated entity to focus on its core competencies, unlock shareholder value, or comply with regulatory requirements.

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Definition
A spin-off divestiture is a corporate action in which a company separates a business unit, division, or subsidiary into a standalone, independent entity. In this process, shares of the new company are often distributed to existing shareholders of the parent company on a pro-rata basis. Spin-off divestitures are often undertaken to allow the separated entity to focus on its core competencies, unlock shareholder value, or comply with regulatory requirements.
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Ausgründung
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Cisão
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Scission
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Spin-off
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Spin-off
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Spin-off
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ספין-אוף
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स्पिन-ऑफ
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スピンオフ
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分拆

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