The MandM Company, a large listed company, has two divisions. The first, the MoneyMint div

ision produces coins and notes for the national exchequer and generates 80% of the company’s revenues. The second, the LunarMint division, manufactures a brand of sweets which are very popular with traders in the financial markets. The company is considering disposing of its LunarMint division. The LunarMint business is no longer viewed as part of the core business of the MandM Company. The Chief Executive Officer commented that he could never understand why the company entered into sweet-making in the first place. The LunarMint business is profitable and low risk, but has not been a high priority for investment.

Required:

Outline the issues that should be considered when disposing of the LunarMint division noting the risks that might be involved.