by Joseph S. Adams and Jeffrey M. Holdvogt
In a corporate spin-off, both the existing company and the new company (spinco) must consider the implications for employees, employee benefit plans and executive compensation arrangements. Benefit plans and compensation arrangements can represent significant liabilities and responsibilities, and typically are expressly allocated in an employee matters agreement (EMA). This article provides a brief summary of some of the key employee benefit plans issues to consider in a spin-off.
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