The Distribution of Shares in a Subsidiary to Existing Parent

question 73

Multiple Choice

The distribution of shares in a subsidiary to existing parent company stockholders is called a(n) :

• A)lockup transaction.
• B)bear hug.
• C)equity carve-out.
• D)spin-off.
• E)split-up.

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