Carve-out acquisitions

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by a searcher from Queen's University
in Toronto, ON, Canada

1yr ago

Carve-out acquisitions

Hi all - I've identified a strong target, despite being non-core for the parent company, and would appreciate any guidance / advice for executing a carve-out acquisition. What would be the key items to be mindful of while separating the operations into a standalone business? How would you recommend establishing a comprehensive transition services agreement (TSA)? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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reply by a lender 1yr ago
from University of Missouri in Denver, CO, USA

Yes I am working on a deal now where there are two side-by-side businesses. We are having the buyer complete a QofE to separate the businesses and hopefully will approve off of internal financials / QofE on the financing side.

reply by a professional 1yr ago
from The University of Texas at Austin in Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Interesting carve-out article released by Bain earlier this month: redacted

TLDR: Corporate carve-outs have lost their edge as reliable PE outperformers, with average returns dropping below standard buyouts sinceredactedThe winners today focus relentlessly on linking value creation to separation plans, making tough decisions immediately, installing the right leadership, and creating entrepreneurial cultures that can escape corporate bureaucracy—proving that while competition has intensified, disciplined execution can still deliver exceptional returns.