Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Spin-Off

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a spin-off?

• A) The parent creates a new legal subsidiary for the business to be spun-off
• B) The shares of the new subsidiary are sold to the public
• C) The ownership of shares in the new legal subsidiary is the same as the stockholders' proportional ownership of shares in the parent firm
• D) The new business once spun-off has its own management and board
• E) Spin-offs are generally not taxable to the parent's shareholders if properly structured

Analyze the impact of total revenue, total cost, marginal revenue, and marginal cost on pricing decisions.

Calculate mark-up percentages in different pricing scenarios.

Identify the relationship between price, demand, and sales quantity.

Distinguish between different cost structures and their influence on pricing strategies.

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