Definition of "demerger" [demerger]

• A partial or complete reversal of a previous merger (noun)
• The disposal of subsidiaries or divisions of a company (noun)

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• "Analysts were, however, downbeat on the company 's demerger, with ratings agency Standard & Poor' s saying it will likely downgrade the company 's credit and debt ratings if the demerger is completed."
• "The demerger is expected to occur in July, 2011, at which time Mr. Funke Kupper will stand down as CEO but remain on Tabcorp 's board as a non-executive director."
• "After the news, Morgan Stanley said the demerger was a "long-awaited positive catalyst" for the shares."