What does the cryptic crossword clue "Signs of division in firm lead to insolvency (6)" mean?

The definition is "Signs of division". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. SOLID (synonym of "firm") + I (first letter of "insolvency") [first letter: "lead"]; definition: "Signs of division" The answer is SOLIDI.

Signs of division in firm lead to insolvency (6)

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