Spin Off (SOFF)

SFTR Report - NEWT | Corporate Action Cluster - Addition Sec on Loan | Cash Move - Y>

Status: Best Practice Finalised, Last Updated: 24/05/2021

SFTR Report - NEWT | Corporate Action Cluster - Addition Sec on Loan | Cash Move - Y

Description:
Spin off. A distribution of subsidiary stock to the shareholders of the parent company without a surrender of shares. Spin off represents a form of divestiture resulting in an independent company. E.g. demerger, distribution, unbundling.

Best Practice:
When booking a Spin Off a new contract should be created to cover the additional distribution of shares. (COAC-41)