Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has successfully spun off from Agilent Technologies (NYSE: A) and emerged as an independent company. The new company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol KEYS.
Ron Nersesian, President and CEO of Keysight, stated, "Keysight has begun its journey to the next level. Now, as an independent company in the electronic measurement instruments sector, we can concentrate all our capabilities on a single field." He further remarked, "Based on 75 years of technological leadership in the electronic measurement market and a strong business model, we are committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders."
Keysight successfully completed its separation from Agilent on November 1, 2014, by distributing 100% of Keysight common shares to Agilent shareholders. As of October 22, 2014, Agilent shareholders received one Keysight share for every two Agilent shares held. Approximately 167.5 million Keysight shares were distributed to Agilent shareholders.

Brief Overview of Keysight
• Provides measurement technologies and solutions to engineers, scientists, manufacturers, enterprises, research organizations, and government agencies in more than 100 countries
• Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California; achieved $2.9 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2013
• Holds leadership positions across diverse industry sectors including communications, aerospace and defense, industrial, computing, and semiconductors
• Employs 9,700 people worldwide and operates 12 R&D centers –end