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Divestments

Symmetry make sure your divestment is an exercise in value creation

Managing the Divestment Process

Divesting a subsidiary or business unit requires management of a wide and complex range of considerations. And there are some substantial differences between the process of divesting a business unit from within a larger entity as compared to the sale of a whole business or group of companies.

The corporate leader accountable for the divestment process needs to ensure that they have covered everything in order to maximise value and limit risk.

What's Included in the Exit Planning Session

Asset Separation

Separating business assets, documentation, and key elements like customers and management for transfer.

Valuation & Profitability

Determining the value of a service or product line with higher profitability and ROI than shown in company accounts—getting it wrong could leave value on the table.

Transaction Structuring

Structuring the transaction for maximum efficiency to ensure qualification of, for instance, substantial shareholders exemptions.

Transitionary Services

Understanding & effectively negotiating the scope and price of a Transitionary Services Agreement.

How Can Thorough Preparation Ensure a Successful Divestment?

In other ways achieving a successful divestment at the best possible price depends on another thing Symmetry excel at for both divestments and whole business sales. Thorough preparation. Comprehensive acquirer research. Generating a competitive market and auction process. And negotiating excellent terms.

From setting out valuation drivers to negotiating Transitionary Services Agreements, Symmetry Corporate Finance's experience advising on divestments is at our clients' disposal.