FedEx's (FDX) board approved the spin-off of its FedEx Freight business, with the new company set to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on June 1, under the ticker "FDXF", it said Wednesday.
FedEx shareholders will receive one share of FedEx Freight for every two shares held as of the May 15, while FedEx will retain a 19.9% stake in the spun-off unit and plans to gradually divest it over time, the company said.
FedEx also said it has begun redeeming its 354.9 million euros ($415.6 million) 1.300% notes due 2031 as part of the broader spin-off process.
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