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Spin-offs

Realize the highest possible value from spin-offs by generating a strong thesis and developing robust spin-off and transaction plans. We'll work with you to ensure that both companies achieve maximum success.

 

Spin-offs

Bain Partner Jim Wininger shares elements of a successful spin-off.

 

What to Expect

What to Expect

Plan effectively

Develop detailed spin-off and transaction frameworks and agendas

Start strong

Create a rigorous separation thesis and financial strategy

Execute efficiently

Build a solid strategic foundation and an organizational model for success

 

  • We've supported more than 450 divestitures and spin-off projects, including some of the largest and most complex spin-offs in recent years.
  • Bain-supported spin-offs have outperformed non-Bain-supported spin-offs by an average of 20%.
  • We customize our approach to spin-offs, divestitures and separations based on a detailed understanding of your business and situation.

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Winning in a white-hot market

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Experience & Impact

Experience & Impact

450

Divestitures and spin-off projects.

 

50-70%

Greater sale prices for prepared assets as compared to their internal targets.

Client Results

Healthcare

Divestiture adds value to parent, subsidiary

Bain recommended that a manufacturer spin itself off from its large industrial parent, which increased the parent company's market capitalization by $500 million.

Insights
Spin-offs
Three Trends Reshuffling North America’s Midstream Industry
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Spin-offs
Jim Wininger: Everybody Wins in Divestitures
A systematic and proactive approach to divesting helps companies outperform the market.
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Spin-offs
Everybody Wins in Divestitures
New Bain & Company research finds that a systematic and proactive approach to divesting helps companies outperform the market.
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Your Organization Wastes Time. Here’s How to Fix It.
Employees can remain energized and engaged if companies attack the true causes of organizational drag.
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Featured Team Members

Jim Wininger Partner Atlanta

Andy Pasternak Former Partner Chicago

Arnaud Leroi Partner Paris

Junya Ishikawa Partner Tokyo

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