This IPO sets the stage for a spinoff by Telus

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Many companies prefer to first sell shares in a subsidiary to the public before handing out their remaining shares in the new firm to their existing shareholders. This process—called a carveout—gives the new company a chance to build up a following with analysts and investors. This familiarity makes its easier for the parent firm to eventually sell more shares or spin off its remaining stake to investors. Telecom operator Telus recently sold shares in its Telus International business. Based on the success of that IPO— with an initial market cap of $8.5 billion, it was the fifth-largest in the history of the Toronto exchange—Telus may pursue more carveouts (or even spinoffs) in the next few years. That would draw more attention to these smaller businesses. It would also help to drive up the price of your Telus shares. TELUS CORP. $26 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol T; Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 1.3 billion; Market cap: $33.8 billion; Dividend yield: 4.8%; Takeover Target…