Separation Management Office: Leading Practices

Abstract

Separations are lengthy, operationally taxing, costly, one-time events with the opportunity to generate enormous value for companies on both sides. If done right, it can result in a seller who is cost and operationally efficient, focused and nimble with accretive partnerships and fit-for-purpose in the right size. Done right, the buyer will acquire a viable organization and hit the ground running to enable an effective integration with partnerships in place to drive immediate revenue momentum starting Day 1. Done wrong, it can result in higher cost and operational inefficiencies that will rob value from both parties.