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How to Know If a Spin-Off Will Succeed

Harvard Business Review

For example, after its spin-off from International Paper, Arizona Chemical drastically changed its market approach from a drive for volume to margin optimization. Does the business have an adequate financial structure? Whatever the motives, though, SBOs do enable successive waves of add-on acquisitions to the initial divested business.

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Why Multinationals Are Doubling Down on Russia

Harvard Business Review

Russia’s industrialization also means that the market offers substantial opportunities in diverse B2B sectors such as mining, oil and gas, metallurgy, chemicals, light industry, and consumer durables. Russian executives have experienced multiple crises and high volatility, as well as returns to strong growth.

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How One CEO Grows Her Business with Feeling

Harvard Business Review

As product is sold, some of the initial working capital that SHE puts up is paid back, with the entrepreneurs eventually owning their local franchises. In turn, SHE reinvests its profits in new geographies or other disruptive enterprises.