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Divestment: the new 'investment'

But it is a complex journey requiring thorough planning and astute decision-making.

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Published Fri, Oct 2, 2015 · 09:50 PM

    ASIAN conglomerates are increasingly seeing that some of their businesses may be holding them back. Divestments could be the way forward. But care must be taken.

    Asian conglomerates need to consider divesting businesses as a way to improve overall value. Divesting can improve focus on a conglomerate's core business, or on particular sectors, or geographically.

    And though there are risks, most companies benefit.

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