‘Pure pharma’ companies were the minority a decade ago but are now back in fashion
A sale of consumer health division gives under-fire management cash to play with
Amsterdam listing is a big win for Vivendi, which spun off the world’s biggest music label
Brian McNamara will run business with annual sales of more than £10bn
Pharma investors eager to be shot of consumer unit will retain exposure without the upsides
Chief executive Paul Keel needs to pursue a focused strategy
Split from Bath & Body Works chain comes after retailer shelved plans to sell lingerie brand
Separation means the company will be free from strict local media regulations
Mining group plans to list ‘Thungela’ amid investor pressure over environment
UK-based insurer plots digital future in Asia as it presses ahead with demerger
German group paves way for up to €35bn truck flotation in separation from Mercedes-Benz car arm
Move will complete break-up of 173-year-old life insurer
Move comes as UK’s Prudential plans similar restructuring
European manufacturer’s spin-off suffers volatile opening as group aims to streamline business
Move will allow UK’s largest insurer to focus on Asia and Africa
Chief to float 70% stake in standalone group to create ‘new industry champion’
Chief says company will be open to deals once Iveco is spun out
Companies have become more interested in specialising in the past few years
Aviation and healthcare businesses propel results during ‘reset year’
Build-up to long-awaited demerger of UK insurance group has been overshadowed by problems
If Pru’s numbers are poor, pressure to separate Asia from the US will be inevitable
Hedge fund has built stake in tractor and truckmaker controlled by Agnellis
Proposal part of five-year plan to double profits at agricultural equipment group
US activist is the busybody offering uninvited advice — but it may be just what the Japanese group needs
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