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<ul><li>The latest quarterly results for IAC Inc. provide a complex picture of the company's financial health and strategic direction.</li><li>Q1 2025 was described as a solid start, underpinned by strategic initiatives and corporate restructuring.</li><li>The company completed the spin-off of Angi to shareholders, marking a significant step as the 10th independent company birthed by IAC.</li></ul>

The latest quarterly results for IAC Inc. provide a complex picture of the company's financial health and strategic direction.Q1 2025 was described as a solid start, underpinned by strategic initiatives and corporate restructuring.The company completed the spin-off of Angi to shareholders, marking a significant step as the 10th independent company birthed by IAC.

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<ul><li>On March 31, 2025, IAC Inc (IAC) will spin off Angi Inc (ANGI). The first day of trading will be April 1st.</li><li>Transaction Structure: The spin-off is designed to be tax-free, providing IAC shareholders with direct ownership of Angi. This move will eliminate Angi’s dual-class share structure, transitioning to a one share/one vote system.</li><li>Distribution Ratio: IAC shareholders will receive approximately 0.5178 shares of Angi Class A common stock for each IAC share they hold. This ratio accounts for a planned 1-for-10 reverse stock split of Angi’s shares, effective March 24, 2025.</li></ul>

On March 31, 2025, IAC Inc (IAC) will spin off Angi Inc (ANGI). The first day of trading will be April 1st.Transaction Structure: The spin-off is designed to be tax-free, providing IAC shareholders with direct ownership of Angi. This move will eliminate Angi’s dual-class share structure, transitioning to a one share/one vote system.Distribution Ratio: IAC shareholders will receive approximately 0.5178 shares of Angi Class A common stock for each IAC share they hold. This ratio accounts for a planned 1-for-10 reverse stock split of Angi’s shares, effective March 24, 2025.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/holcim-ltd-7f60ceaa-51af-4f85-ac5f-114595eb04f3" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27916" rel="noopener">Holcim (HOLN SW)</a> spun off its construction materials and solutions business into a standalone company on Friday, June 20th.</li>
<li>The new company is called <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amrize-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45209" rel="noopener">Amrize (AMRZ US)</a>. </li>
<li>The first day of trading will be Monday, June 23, 2025.</li>
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Holcim (HOLN SW) spun off its construction materials and solutions business into a standalone company on Friday, June 20th.
The new company is called Amrize (AMRZ US). 
The first day of trading will be Monday, June 23, 2025.


<ul><li>IAC's recent earnings outlined significant changes and challenges, highlighting both strategic adjustments and the impact of previous business decisions.</li><li>The company has faced considerable difficulties in two of its principal businesses: Angi Inc. and Dotdash Meredith.</li><li>For Angi Inc., the shift from a previous $260 million EBITDA to just $35 million was a primary concern.</li></ul>

IAC's recent earnings outlined significant changes and challenges, highlighting both strategic adjustments and the impact of previous business decisions.The company has faced considerable difficulties in two of its principal businesses: Angi Inc. and Dotdash Meredith.For Angi Inc., the shift from a previous $260 million EBITDA to just $35 million was a primary concern.

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<ul><li>InterActiveCorp (IAC) recently discussed its third-quarter 2024 performance in a call that highlighted several strategic and financial developments.</li><li>As one of the essential takeaways, IAC announced that it is contemplating spinning off Angi Inc., which, if executed, will be its first spin-out in four years.</li><li>This planned spin-off aims to create two separate focused companies, allowing Angi to stand independently with improved liquidity and a tailored strategy for growth.</li></ul>

InterActiveCorp (IAC) recently discussed its third-quarter 2024 performance in a call that highlighted several strategic and financial developments.As one of the essential takeaways, IAC announced that it is contemplating spinning off Angi Inc., which, if executed, will be its first spin-out in four years.This planned spin-off aims to create two separate focused companies, allowing Angi to stand independently with improved liquidity and a tailored strategy for growth.

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IAC Inc operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides media and Internet services. IAC serves customers worldwide.

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