Sunday, 4 March 2012

Diller's IAC to Split Into 5 Units

IAC/InterActiveCorp, the Internet conglomerate run by Barry Diller, said Monday it will break itself into five publicly traded businesses _ an indication that the media mogul's plan to build a multimedia empire has failed.

The announcement drove IAC's shares up more than 7 percent, as Diller explained the split would mean the independent businesses would answer more directly to shareholders rather than being shielded by IAC.

"In a sense, I felt we were running a false game," Diller said as he made the announcement Monday, referring to IAC's current structure that dictates that it manage about 60 brands in a diverse array of businesses.

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