What Is It Called When the Corporate Parent Creates an Independent

question 107

Multiple Choice

What is it called when the corporate parent creates an independent company and divests it by distributing to its stockholders new shares in the business?

• A) A spinoff.
• B) A wholly-owned subsidiary.
• C) A functional divesture.
• D) Fully-diluted shares.
• E) All of these.

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Definitions:

Human-Centred

An approach or design philosophy that places human needs, capabilities, and behavior first in the development of products, services, or environments.

Earth-Centred

A perspective that recognizes the Earth and its ecosystems as central and critical to human existence, encouraging a respect and care for the natural environment.

Instrumental Values

Values based on the usefulness or practical utility of an object, idea, or action, often viewed in terms of means to an end.

Planetary Management

Strategies and practices aimed at managing Earth's resources and environments in a way that supports continued human survival and prosperity.