Germany, Aug. 11 -- At today's Extraordinary General Meeting, the shareholders of thyssenkrupp AG approved the spin-off of its marine business, TKMS. This decision lays the foundation for a new, publicly listed systems provider in the maritime defense market. As part of the transaction, 49 percent of the shares in the new TKMS AG & Co. KGaA will be directly transferred to shareholders. thyssenkrupp AG will retain a 51 percent majority stake, thereby ensuring the strategic steering and stability of TKMS. This model combines the advantages of independent development with those of a strong anchor shareholder.As part of the spin-off, shareholders will receive one share in the new TKMS AG & Co. KGaA for every 20 shares held in thyssenkrupp AG. T...