Carve-Out Consulting & Strategy Services

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Decision

Approach. Will the carve-out be a “lift and shift,” in which the unit is transferred substantially intact, or a bold redesign in which major operating changes are made?
Timing. What is the best date for independent, day-one operations?
Setup. How will the complex set of topics and stakeholders be managed?

Implications

Decide on priorities: “lift and shift” focuses on the speed and smoothness of the transition but may entail higher costs, initially, for the carved-out company. A bold redesign involves a lengthier and more difficult preparation period, with potentially lower costs.
Negotiate conflicting internal preferences and requirements.
Establish a robust project management office to lead, coordinate, and track.

Our Carve-out Approach

We lead you through a three-step process that includes program setup, design and planning, and execution. Our carve-out consulting experts will simultaneously advise on crucial project, risk, and change management issues that otherwise can undermine even the most precise financial plans.

IT is particularly thorny. IT systems often take longer to untangle than any other process and can stretch beyond the carve-out’s completion date. Together with BCG Platinion, we help anticipate, mitigate, and manage IT issues, including timelines, business requirements, security and privacy, historical data, and stranded costs.