Divesture

Question 1

Divesture

Answer 1

An asset is disposed and transferred to another party, changing hands of assets is distinguishing feature

Question 2

Spin-Off

Answer 2

Form of divesture that results in a subsidiary or division becoming independent

Shares of new entity are distributed to parent company

Question 3

Split-off

Answer 3

One or more of the parent firms shareholders receive stock of a subsidiary

Question 4

Split-up

Answer 4

Firm separates into several parts and distributes stock of each part to its shareholders, then ceases to exist