Jun 26, 2015 · eBay Inc. today announced that its board of directors has approved the completion of the previously announced separation of eBay and PayPal into independent publicly traded companies. The separation will occur through a pro rata distribution of all of the stock of eBay’s subsidiary PayPal Holdings, Inc. to eBay stockholders.

Feb 2, 2024 · Uncover the compelling story of PayPal’s spin-off from eBay, a pivotal move that not only transformed its business trajectory but also set a global benchmark for corporate spin-offs. This case study sheds light on the strategic decisions that spurred significant growth and enduring shareholder value within the dynamic digital payment sector.

Sep 30, 2014 · eBay (EBAY) shares are higher after the company announced it will split with PayPal sometime next year. After the split the two will trade as entirely separate companies, bringing to fruition...

Sep 30, 2014 · Creating two standalone businesses best positions eBay and PayPal to capitalize on their respective growth opportunities in the rapidly changing global commerce and payments landscape, and is the best path for creating sustainable shareholder value, the company said.

Nov 27, 2023 · Does eBay own PayPal? The answer is no, eBay no longer owns PayPal. In 2015, eBay spun off PayPal into a separate publicly-traded company.

Oct 1, 2014 · In January, John Donahoe, the C.E.O. of eBay, declared that he and his company’s board were resoundingly opposed to the idea, floated by Carl Icahn, the activist investor, to spin off PayPal.

Sep 30, 2014 · EBay Inc's agreement on Tuesday to spin off PayPal next year will give the unit more flexibility to strike deals in the rapidly evolving payments space as growth at the company's...

Sep 30, 2014 · Online marketplace eBay EBAY announced Tuesday it will split from the mobile payments service PayPal — a spinoff long sought by Icahn — forming two independently traded companies beginning in ...

Sep 30, 2014 · EBay is breaking away from PayPal, turning its payments operation into a separate, publicly traded company. “ebay and PayPal will be sharper and stronger, and more focused and competitive...

Jul 1, 2015 · EBay shareholders will receive one PayPal share for every eBay share they own as of July 8. The board formally approved the split Friday, and said PayPal, like its parent, will trade on the...