(1) Computron had been operating in the red but is now significantly reduced in size, thanks to spin-offs of some unprofitable noncore businesses.(2) For example, in 1999 we sold a lot of noncore assets and equities.(3) The challenge for today's defense forces is first identifying core logistics functions and then outsourcing those that are noncore .(4) Credit Suisse sold off several noncore operations, such as British insurer Churchill, and let go more than 7,500 employees over the past two years.(5) So they should outsource some of the more transactional and noncore supply-chain functions to a company like ours that could spread the costs over several companies.(6) He has cut about 80 staff and chopped five noncore products.(7) Private equity has also helped German companies restructure by providing a market for noncore holdings, often with beneficial effects for employees.(8) GM is not alone in moving its noncore business processes to outsource service providers.(9) Green is selling-off noncore assets to pay down loans following a management buyout last year.(10) They have been rapidly cutting debt, selling off noncore businesses, and repositioning themselves to grow rapidly.(11) To cut costs and bolster its finances, EDS will lay off 2,700 workers, move more operations offshore, and sell off $250 million in noncore assets.(12) In recent weeks, long-stalled restructuring schemes have been revived to merge redundant companies inside Temasek as well as spin off noncore assets.(13) Some companies, including France Télécom and conglomerate Vivendi Universal, are reducing debt by raising fresh equity and selling off noncore subsidiaries.(14) Lesar's recovery plan calls for chopping costs, selling noncore assets, and moving away from fixed-cost contracts, which contributed to this year's losses.(15) Schroders Salomon Smith Barney estimates that RWE has noncore holdings and other assets worth $8.5 billion that it might convert to cash, thanks to the tax bill.(16) AutoNation has focused on its core dealership business and freed up cash by jettisoning noncore operations, including a credit business.
