The spinoff world is always changing and it takes a lot of effort to stay abreast of the news. As a result, it has been some time since we have checked in on some names which appear to have been buried at the bottom of the ‘Upcoming Spinoffs’ list. So here is our attempt at a little ‘spring cleaning’:… Read More »
Most investors in spinoffs realize it is important to look into the reasoning behind the transaction. Is it a dump of bad assets? Regulatory pressures? If Tessera Technologies (TSRA) ends up executing a spinoff between now and March 2015, I can assure you it won’t take much detective work to uncover its CEO’s rationale: $$$$$. Tessera’s board of directors… Read More »
Catching up on some news, Tessera Technologies (TSRA) announced in early April that it has hired GCA Savvian Advisors to explore strategic options for its imaging and optics business, including potentially spinning off the division. In the company’s words, the unit provides “cost-effective, high-quality camera functionality in consumer electronic products through technologies that include Extended Depth of Field… Read More »