Yield co
A yield co is a company that is formed to own operating assets that produce a predictable cash flow, primarily through long term contracts. Separating volatile activities (e.g. Development, R&D, construction) from stable and less volatile cash flows of operating assets can lower the cost of capital Yield cos are expected to pay a major portion of their earnings in dividends, which may be a valuable source of funding for parent companies which own a sizeable stake.