Ready to Pressure-Test Your Carve-Out Plan?
- sebandersen
- May 8
- 2 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Before you launch a separation, get a clear, objective view of how ready your organization really is. Our Divestiture Diagnostics Tool helps sellers uncover hidden risks, operational complexity, and readiness gaps — all before the deal terms are locked in.
✅ Answer a short, targeted survey
✅ Get a personalized readiness score and strategic insights
✅ Identify where to focus for a clean, credible, and executable carve-out
Whether you're preparing for diligence or already talking to buyers, this tool gives you the clarity to lead with confidence.
What Is the Divestiture Diagnostics Survey?
This short, structured self-assessment is designed to help corporate sellers evaluate how ready they are to execute a carve-out. It zeroes in on the most critical dimensions that drive buyer scrutiny and post-signing success. The questions reflect best practices from real-world transactions and are built to surface early warning signs of execution risk.
What Will It Assess?
The survey evaluates readiness across five core areas that shape separation success:
Perimeter Definition — How clearly is the divested scope defined (people, assets, entities)?
Separation Feasibility — Can the business operate independently, and what’s entangled?
TSA Planning — Are transitional services well-scoped and executable?
Operational Complexity — What challenges will execution teams face during carve-out?
Cost & Value Alignment — Are you accounting for stranded costs, TSA overhead, and buyer optics?
Each section receives a sub-score and risk indicators based on your responses.
Who Is It For?
This tool is built for corporate sellers, divestiture leaders, M&A teams, and CFOs preparing for:
Asset carve-outs
Business unit separations
Sale of non-core operations
Strategic portfolio reviews
If you're within 6–12 months of launching a divestiture or already in early-stage deal discussions, this tool will help shape a cleaner, more credible process.
What Will You Get?
After completing the survey, you’ll receive:
Your Divestiture Readiness Score (e.g. 72/100 = “Moderately Ready”)
A summary of strengths and weaknesses across all five dimensions
Flags on high-risk areas that require mitigation
Tailored recommendations for closing key readiness gaps
A call to action to discuss your results with a carve-out advisor
It’s a quick way to stress-test your current plan and improve your negotiating posture. This will land in your inbox four business days after the survey.
How Should You Approach the Survey?
Take 10-15 minutes to answer honestly and thoughtfully. Don’t answer how you wish things were — answer based on your current state. If in doubt, choose the lower score. The goal is clarity, not perfection.
You don’t need to prepare materials beforehand, but we recommend involving your carve-out lead or separation management office if available.
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If you're navigating a divestiture, integration, or just exploring options — let's talk.
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