Divestiture Strategy

Companies are honing their divestiture strategies to streamline operating models so they can pivot quickly toward growth opportunities.

We help corporate and private equity clients to evaluate their divestiture strategy, manage their portfolio, improve divestment value and grow their remaining business. Our divestiture strategy team helps businesses identify corporate divestiture candidates and monetize through carve-outs, spin-offs and sales of the entire company, tax-free spin-offs or joint ventures. We drive value through governance, tax strategy, the preparation of deal-basis and carve-out financial information and through all aspects of operational separation. Finally, we help clients understand the remaining company’s cost structure, while identifying opportunities for top-line growth.

 

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Boosting carve-out sale value with holistic financial management

Strengthen carve-out sale strategy with early holistic financial planning. Discover essential steps for CFOs to enhance transaction value and deal success.

02 May 2025 Mike Banish + 1

Four steps financial institutions can take on the path to net zero

Transactions which have a bold vision, prioritize the workforce and set conditions to navigate hurdles are more likely to transform a business. Learn more.

27 Jan 2025 Liz Fealy + 2

Enterprise software carve-outs: insights for success, distilled

Discover how leading enterprise software companies use carve-out divestitures to innovate, enhance shareholder value, and outperform peers. Learn more.

14 Jan 2025 Rohith Iyer + 3

Dealmaking amid uncertain monetary cycles: Lessons from history

The key to proactive dealmaking lies in past trends and in innovative approaches to navigate future economic shifts. Learn more.

21 May 2024 Tze-Liang Chiam + 2

How CEOs juggle transformation priorities – the art of taking back control

EY-Parthenon CEO survey highlights how CEOs consider AI transformation, ESG and M&A to navigate between immediate profits and future sustainability aspirations. Read more.

30 Apr 2024 Andrea Guerzoni + 2

How carve-outs positioned an automotive giant for future growth

EY-Parthenon teams supported Daimler AG through strategic divestments and back-office transformation. Learn more.

12 Apr 2024

How divestitures can fire up growth with a focus on commercial strategy

CEOs and their teams can prioritize commercial strategy when planning a carve-out or other separation to help ignite future growth. Read more.

13 Feb 2024 Dietrich Chen + 1

Strategies for successful corporate separations

Gain competitive advantage with valuable insights from 160+ corporate separations, including spin offs, carve outs, optimal timing, and value maximization.

07 Feb 2024 Sharath Sharma

What path will you navigate to carve-out sale success?

EY-Parthenon divestitures road map to getting a carve-out sale signed in six months. Part one of two in series. Get our report.

02 Dec 2022 Daniel Riegler + 2

How spin-offs are a catalyst for increasing leadership diversity

Spin-offs can be an opportunity for companies to increase leadership diversity. Learn more.

18 Nov 2022 Abbie Liederman + 2

Six ways to accelerate your IT transformation during a divestiture

Companies carrying out a carve-out or spinoff have a pivotal opportunity to transform IT as they reshape the remaining organization.

18 Jul 2022 Matt Bartell + 1

How to keep cybercriminals out of your divestiture

Corporate deals are where the money is, for cybercriminals. But companies can protect themselves and the deal.

15 Jul 2022 John Hauser + 1

    Watch now: How companies should think about divestitures

    Andy Lorenzetti, EY Americas Sell and Separate Leader, shares how executives can use divestitures as a tool for strategic growth.

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