Genuine Parts Weighs Business Separation
Atlanta-based Genuine Parts Co. is weighing separating its profitable auto parts unit (63% of sales) from its industrial business after settling with Elliott Investment Management.
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Atlanta-based Genuine Parts Co. is weighing separating its profitable auto parts unit (63% of sales) from its industrial business after settling with Elliott Investment Management.
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