What General Electric is doing with their GE Appliances spinoff adds a new piece to the unfolding new business landscape. We are seeing long-lasting brands (another example, Wrigley) disappearing from tomorrow's business horizon. The media is talking about the Haier Group from China being one of the buyers. If this does happen, then it will contribute to the growing trend of traditionally Western-owned companies transferring ownership to an emerging area company (other examples, Land Rover/Jaguar to Tata).
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