Demerge
/ˌdiːˈmɜːrdʒ/
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Pro Tip 1/3Business Restructure
Demerge is used to describe a strategic business decision to separate a company's divisions. 
After the demerge, the publishing sector operated independently from the entertainment sector.
Pro Tip 2/3Independent Operation
Post-demerge, the new companies operate autonomously, often focusing on a specific market sector. 
The demerge created two focused enterprises: one for commercial lending, and one for personal banking.
Pro Tip 3/3Market Adaptation
A demerge can be a response to market pressures that demand more agile and specialized entities. 
The pharmaceutical company's decision to demerge was to adapt to rapidly changing healthcare demands.