Definition of "divestments" [divestments]

• Plural form of divestment. (noun)

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• "Some watchdogs would require "substantial remedies that would be unacceptable to both parties", such as divestments, some would prohibit the tie-up altogether, the company said."
• "Add this to a handful of other divestments in power, energy and minerals companies, and a jackpot from the sale of telecom airwaves, and the government has netted itself a cool $29 billion this year."
• "However, the financial crisis that has roiled markets over the past few years has hit the highly indebted Spanish builder hard and forced it to carry out divestments to reduce its debt load."