divestiture
noun
the act of divesting.
divestment
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a variation of
divestiture.
Example Sentences
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The divestment is part of the Chinese e-commerce company’s broader effort to shed noncore businesses and shore up its finances as it ramps up investment in AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
When adjusted for a divestment gain last year and offsetting a stake sale in Indian joint ventures, shareholders’ core net income—also 2.6 billion euros for the quarter—had 10% underlying growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The company is targeting a net debt of $14 billion to $18 billion by end 2027, which will be aided by a $20 billion divestment program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
“However, we believe the asset’s modest scale and Sandfire’s more attractive development opportunities increase the likelihood of divestment which has the potential to monetize strategic importance not reflected in our valuation,” analyst Mitch Ryan says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Shall I cruelly affront its dignity by my rude divestment?'
From Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
