The phrase "a deal to split" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing an agreement or arrangement to divide something, such as profits, responsibilities, or resources.
Example: "After much negotiation, we finally reached a deal to split the profits from the project equally."
Alternatives: "an agreement to divide" or "a contract to share".
In March they reached a deal to split profits with the UK, and took coins worth £250m to the US.
The two negotiated a deal to split the cost for 10 nude muslin dresses, which might later be sold as "Bodkin for Monique Péan".
Siding with the industrialized countries would favor Supachai Panitchpakdi of Thailand, who will assume the director-generalship Sept. 1, fulfilling a deal to split the post's six-year term between two candidates; Mike Moore of New Zealand has held the post since 1999.
Facing an immediate and serious shortfall in its housing budget, Shetlanders now want both the UK and Scottish governments to compromise by doing a deal to split the debt three ways, but both governments are shifting the blame and responsibility on the other.
State officials celebrated what they described today as an agreement on a landmark deal to split California's share of Colorado River water, even though a crucial water agency had yet to approve it.
It was settled by a dubious deal to split the eight-year term between a Dutchman, Wim Duisenberg, and a Frenchman, Jean-Claude Trichet.Such a record fills one with foreboding over the choice of the first EU president.
"You've got to remember that 100 years ago, no one thought that each municipality would have to provide so many services, so it was no big deal to split off and have your own town," Mr. Hughes said.
Last year, Citigroup reached a pair of deals to split EMI — a British company with roots dating to 1887 — between Sony and the Universal Music Group, with Universal offering $1.9 billion for EMI's record labels.
Last year, Citigroup reached a pair of deals to split EMI — a British company with roots dating to 1887 — between Sony and the Universal Music Group, with Universal offering $1.9 billion for EMI's record labels (which includes the Beatles' recordings).
Page B1 PACT TO SPLIT MUSIC COMPANY The pair of deals to split EMI between Sony and Universal would give those companies substantial advantages over Warner, the only other major player still in the market.
REUTERS EMI Dealsls Come Under Scrutiny | Citigroup's deals to split EMI would reduce the number of major players in the music industry to three from four and give Universal and Sony advantages over Warner Music, The New York Times reports.
