Why Might a Firm Choose a Spinoff Instead of Selling

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Essay

Why might a firm choose a spinoff instead of selling a division and distributing the cash?

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Definitions:

Karyotyping

The process of pairing and ordering all the chromosomes of an organism, providing valuable information for genetic diagnosis and research.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information for the transmission of inherited traits.

XO Karyotype

A chromosomal configuration characterized by having a single X chromosome and no Y chromosome, typically associated with Turner syndrome.

Turner Syndrome

An inherited condition in which only one sex chromosome (an X chromosome) is present in cells; karyotype is designated X0; affected individuals are sterile females.