Carve-out (Equity Carve-Out)
1. Sometimes known as a partial spinoff, a carve out occurs when a parent company sells a minority (usually 20% or less) stake in a subsidiary for an IPO or rights offering.
2. Where an established brick-and-mortar company hooks up with venture investors and a new management team to launch an Internet spinoff. Investopedia Says:
In most cases the parent company will spinoff the remaining interests to existing shareholders at a later date when the stock price is much higher.
Also known as a "carveout" or an "equity carve out." Related Terms:
Spinoff
Split-off
Split-up |