Utilize the input text as a context reference, choose the right relationship between PayPal and eBay from the options. Options: product/material produced, manufacturer, distributed by, industry, position held, original broadcaster, owned by, founded by, distribution format, headquarters location, stock exchange, currency, parent organization, chief executive officer, director/manager, owner of, operator, member of, employer, chairperson, platform, subsidiary, legal form, publisher, developer, brand, business division, location of formation, creator.

Last year, eBay announced plans to spin off PayPal following pressure from activist investor Carl Icahn, who said the slow-growing marketplace was holding back the payments business.

Answer: owned_by