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  • noun A partial or complete reversal of a previous merger
  • noun The disposal of subsidiaries or divisions of a company

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Examples

  • Analysts were, however, downbeat on the company 's demerger, with ratings agency Standard & Poor' s saying it will likely downgrade the company 's credit and debt ratings if the demerger is completed.

    Tabcorp To Split Casino and Gaming Businesses Ross Kelly 2010

  • The demerger is expected to occur in July, 2011, at which time Mr. Funke Kupper will stand down as CEO but remain on Tabcorp 's board as a non-executive director.

    Tabcorp To Split Casino and Gaming Businesses Ross Kelly 2010

  • After the news, Morgan Stanley said the demerger was a "long-awaited positive catalyst" for the shares.

    Foster's to Separate Beer, Wine Businesses 2010

  • The demerger is a key part of Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne's efforts to revamp

    Reuters: Top News 2011

  • The demerger, which is not subject to the Procedure for Operations with Related Parties, will be based upon asset values at

    unknown title 2011

  • More than 99% of votes were cast in favour of the demerger, which is expected to come into effect on 9 May.

    BBC News - Home 2011

  • Cable & Wireless climbs after lower pension settlement pensions settlement as part of its proposed demerger, which is due to be completed by the end of March.

    WN.com - Articles related to SM Prime to tap REIT to raise $300m for capex 2010

  • Robert Promisel, manager of the Invista Global Property Securities fund, said a demerger was a

    IOL: News 2010

  • Fiat on Wednesday announced board approval for a "demerger" of its non-car activities, a key step towards the dream of top executive Sergio Marchionne to create a global megagroup.

    WN.com - Articles related to Fiat Factory Is Test Case for Italian Workers and Economy 2010

  • The Turin-based company which controls US car-maker Chrysler, also saidits board approved a "demerger" plan to spin off its industrial vehicle and auto businesses into two distinct companies giving birth to a global automotive company that will incorporate Chrysler.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

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