Anthony Luu

Jan 14, 2025 | mckinsey.com | Anna Mattsson |Anthony Luu |Dana Maor |Jamie Koenig

Separations have become a widely adopted strategy for creating value, but their popularity does not mean these complex transactions are always effective. For instance, spin-offs—one of the main types of corporate separations, alongside divestitures and carveouts—have hit record numbers in recent years, but these deals are not guaranteed to create value for both the remaining and new businesses.