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How to Know If a Spin-Off Will Succeed

Harvard Business Review

In contrast, the capitalization of NOW, the former commerce unit of National Oilwell Varco, has been much less affected by the recent oil price collapse, which reflects the investor community’s confidence in the spin-off’s ability to prosper on its own. Does the business have a complete, balanced, and cohesive management team?