Using the same company you selected in Week 2, imagine you are a senior executive considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) spinoff of a division of the company or a move to take the company private.
What are the strategic considerations for breaking out a branch of this company and taking it public or private? In your response, think about capital access, regulatory requirements, market perception, and strategic flexibility.
In your response, post a link published within the last year from The Wall Street Journal or another reputable news source that supports your proposed strategy.