Great post talking about the differences between a split-offs and spin-offs. These offer some of the same benefits as spin-offs but are sometimes more advantageous for the little guy than it is for larger investors.

I'm not sure if it bad form to link to this before George has, but it has been posted for several hours and I didn't want anyone to miss their Sunday night reading.

I'm linking to this article for a couple of reasons:

1. The new Domtar might be a good spinoff/splitoff opportunity.
2. Now that the tender offer is complete I'd like to mentiom that FatPitchFinancials.com's Contributors Corner had identified this opportunity well in advance. Infact through tendering WY shares for Domtar shares you had the opportunity to make a very quick 11% on your investment.