기업이 자산이나 자회사, 투자 지분 등을 매각하여 자본을 회수하거나 사업 구조를 조정하는 행위.
The process of selling off subsidiary business interests, assets, or investments to reallocate resources or improve financial health.
예문:
"The conglomerate announced a major divestment of its non-core retail operations to focus on technology."
"Proceeds from the divestment will be used to pay down the company's long-term debt."
윤리적, 정치적 또는 사회적 이유로 특정 기업이나 산업에 대한 투자를 중단하거나 자금을 회수하는 것.
The reduction of investment in companies or industries for ethical, political, or social reasons.
예문:
"The university faced pressure from students to begin a divestment campaign against fossil fuel companies."
"Divestment from countries with poor human rights records has become a key strategy for ethical investment funds."