September 4, 2025

Driving Value Through Complexity: Managing Multiple Carve-Outs in Private Equity

Divestitures, including carve-outs, account for about 30% of all M&A transactions. In an increasingly competitive M&A environment, Private Equity (PE) firms are considering multiple and concurrent carve-outs as a fast way to unlock value from their assets.

In this article of the “Unlocking Success in M&A” series we share the key areas of challenge when running concurrent carve-outs and how best to navigate them. The five topics are: 

  • Governance and organisational structure
  • Resource planning and prioritisation
  • Defining the carve-out perimeter and buyer dynamics
  • Execution efficiency and managing risk
  • Employee engagement and change management 

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Unlocking Success in M&A articles

“Unlocking Success in M&A” is a thought leadership series by the Private Equity and Performance Improvement Carve-Out and Mergers and Integrations team at Alvarez and Marsal (A&M). The 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.

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