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In the context of equities What is called a firm with two divisions that may split into two companies and issue original shareholders two shares for every old share they have ?

Correct answer: D. Butterfly

  • A. Spreadsheet
  • B. Splinter
  • C. Family growth
  • D. Butterfly

Explanation

A butterfly is a corporate restructuring in which a company separates divisions into distinct companies, with existing shareholders receiving shares in the resulting entities. The other choices are not standard equity terms for this arrangement.

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