Which statement accurately describes a de-merger?

• A. The de-merged components are still owned by the same organization but are managed independently
• B. It merges two units into one company
• C. It reduces competition by consolidating divisions
• D. It eliminates the need for separate branding

Answer: (A)

A de-merger is about taking a company that has multiple businesses and splitting those units into separate, self-contained entities that operate on their own, while remaining within the same corporate group in terms of ownership. The key idea is that each unit runs independently with its own management and strategy, so it can be focused and run more efficiently, but the demerged parts stay under the umbrella of the same organization financially.

This is why the statement is the best fit: it captures that the demerged components remain owned by the same organization, yet are managed independently, emphasizing both retained ownership and autonomous operation. The other ideas describe different corporate moves—merging units, reducing competition through consolidation, or dropping separate branding—which do not describe what a de-merger entails.