Spin Off
A spin-off separates part of a company into an independent business, usually by distributing its shares to existing shareholders.
Why It Matters
It is used to surface value the market was not crediting inside a larger group, and to let two businesses follow different strategies and capital structures.
Related Terms
- Carve OutA carve-out is the sale of a division or business unit to another company or an investor, separated from its parent.
- RestructuringRestructuring is a significant change to a company's operations, balance sheet or ownership, often in response to financial pressure.
- Corporate StrategyCorporate strategy is the set of decisions about which businesses a company should be in, how they fit together and where capital is allocated between them.
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