Given the task definition and input, reply with output. In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.

Murdoch stated that performing this split would " unlock the true value of both companies and their distinct assets , enabling investors to benefit from the separate strategic opportunities resulting from more focused management of each division . "
The split was so both companies operate under more " focused " management , which Murdoch claimed would " unlock " their true value .