** Mobile security software maker's shares NXTD.O up 6.5
pct at $1.47 premarket after co says it intents to spin-off
payments division
** NXTD to separate its payments, authentication and
credential management business into an independent co
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** Says new co will include the payment, authentication and
credential management assets of NXTD and Fit Pay Inc
** New co to apply for listing on the Nasdaq
** Up to Thursday's close, stock had fallen ~61 pct YTD
(Reporting by Akanksha Rana in Bengaluru)
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