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corporate divestitures

Spinoffs vs. Split-Offs vs. Carve-Outs: Corporate Divestitures

October 26, 2026 by Bruno M.

AI-generated editorial image: A minimalist corporate boardroom desk with documents and architectural separation models symbolizing corporate divestiture.

Learn how spinoffs, split-offs, and carve-outs differ, including Section 355 tax-free rules, exchange offer math, and shareholder cost basis allocation.

Categories Market Education Tags carve out, corporate divestitures, investing basics, section 355, spinoffs, split off

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