Introducing "Unlocking Success in M&A," a thought leadership series by the Private Equity and Performance Improvement Carve-Outs & Mergers and Integrations team at Alvarez & Marsal. This series provides invaluable insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of mergers and carve-outs, ensuring your business remains competitive and successful in the ever-evolving market landscape.

As private equity activity continues to thrive across Europe, regulatory scrutiny from the European Commission remains a critical consideration, particularly when mergers raise competition concerns. In such cases, companies may be required to divest parts of their business, introducing new levels of complexity, risk, and oversight.

In the first article of the "Unlocking Success in M&A" series, Alvarez & Marsal outlines the key challenges and compliance requirements associated with EC-regulated carve-outs, from hold-separate obligations and monitoring trustees to the practical realities of executing a successful divestiture.

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