iCoreConnect Inc. (NASDAQ:ICCT) shares are racing higher in extended trading Tuesday after the company announced it has entered into an agreement to divest its Managed Service Provider (MSP) division to The 20, LLC through an asset sale.

• Focus on Core Competencies: The company will allocate resources more effectively to its primary business lines.
• Financial Benefits: The asset divestiture will generate capital and improve profit margins. 
• Strategic Repositioning and Simplified Structure: The company will streamline its operations. 
• Increased Investor Appeal: The company said focusing on its core SaaS business will create a more streamlined, easier-to-analyze company for investors. 

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