Divestiture activity remained brisk during 2012 driven by a continued desire by companies to generate cash, spin-off fast growing segments and exit underperforming or non-core assets. Companies that do the hard work up front to develop an articulated divestiture strategy supported by comprehensive and accurate company data are best positioned for long term success.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Divestiture activity remained brisk during 2012 driven by a continued desire by companies to generate cash, spin-off fast growing segments and exit underperforming or non-core assets. The path to completing these goals, however, was much more challenging than in prior years as buyers’ diligence processes have become much more rigorous and increasing demands from banks have “raised the bar” for sellers.
Today’s environment dictates that companies proactively assess their portfolios to identify potential divestiture or spin-off opportunities. Companies that do the hard work up front to develop an articulated divestiture strategy supported by comprehensive and accurate company data are best positioned for long term success.
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