Carve-out Strategy & Design

We define the optimal carve-out scenario, and then begin planning to minimize risks in operation, transitional services, and employee motivation.

Client challenges

• Setting the carve-out perimeter and objectives
• A decision on preparing the carve-out operationally for sale
• Ensuring that the right employees transfer to the carve-out
• Defining, pricing and managing transitional services
• Managing the changes for those units and employees that will remain at the seller

How we can help

• Analysis of the operational consequences of different carve-out scenarios, perimeters, and objectives
• Plan and lead the carve-out project including operational closing
• Managing the communication to employees during the carve-out
• Defining and managing the transitional service
• Change management for employees that will remain with the seller

Key benefits

• Carve-out scenario Report
• Carve-out experts planning and leading the project with fewer risks
• Risk mitigation
• Clear reporting to Board/executive team on carve-out plans
• Employee motivation
• Transitional services with the right incentives

Lessons learned

• Setting the sellers optimal carve-out perimeter is key
• Management and delivery of transitional services can be complex and clarity can increase the deal price
• Cost of delivering transitional services is underestimated
• Clear communication is key for employee motivation