Description: HP is following eBay’s lead and is breaking up into two companies. There has been a wave of spin-offs this year. Expect more to come.

Source: CNNMoney.com – video report

Date: Oct 06, 2014

Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2014/10/06/corporate-breakups-on-the-rise-hp-spinoff.cnnmoney/

Questions for Discussions:

• What is driving corporate splits?
• How have the corporate splits cited in the report performed afterwards?
• Can you suggest other corporations that might follow this strategy?