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To: Teflon who wrote (28706)8/25/1999 6:38:00 PM
From: DownSouth  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 74651
 
You already need therapy.

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To: Teflon who wrote (28706)8/25/1999 6:45:00 PM
From: johnd  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 74651
 
Can someone tell me how a spin-off would work and help?
Foe example 2.2B consumer & e-comm unit spins off with
an IPO. MSFT keeps 50% ownership and takes in cash for
the other 50% sold to investors?

What would happen to employees in that unit holding MSFT
shares?

How would P/L of the unit be reflected in MSFT earnings?

Is the IPO monetization a gain