demerger

demerger
A procedure by which part of the business of a company or subsidiary in a group of companies is transferred directly to shareholders (or a class of them) by a distribution thereby creating separate companies in common ownership. The procedure is complex and requires tax advice and advance clearance. Professional advice must be sought.

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demerger
Also known as a spin off (spinoff, spin-off). Where a business splits into two or more separate organisations, usually by issuing the shares of one or more companies to the shareholders of the existing business.

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  • demerger — de|merg|er [ di mɜrdʒər ] noun count BRITISH BUSINESS a demerger takes place when one company separates from a larger group to which it belonged …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • demerger — [[t]di͟ːmɜ͟ː(r)ʤə(r)[/t]] demergers N COUNT A demerger is the separation of a large company into several smaller companies. [BRIT] Ant: merger …   English dictionary

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