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Certified M&A Separation Associate
(Carve Out)

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Corporate separations are complex undertakings that demand strategic foresight and precision. The M&A Separation Associate (Carve Out) certificate programme at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management equips participants with the expertise to plan and execute carve-out projects efficiently and successfully. The programme covers the financial, legal and organisational dimensions of separation processes, always considering the interests of all stakeholders. The training is designed for professionals who wish not only to support separations, but to actively lead and shape them.
 

Nächster Start

upon request

Dauer

3 Monate

Sprache

Englisch

Format

Online

Art der Weiterbildung

Zertifikatsstudiengang

Preis

1.480,00 €

Corporate separations are complex undertakings that demand strategic foresight and precision. The M&A Separation Associate (Carve Out) certificate programme at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management equips participants with the expertise to plan and execute carve-out projects efficiently and successfully. The programme covers the financial, legal and organisational dimensions of separation processes, always considering the interests of all stakeholders. The training is designed for professionals who wish not only to support separations, but to actively lead and shape them.
 

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Gain a comprehensive understanding of Carve Outs through real-world insights from senior experts.
 

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ANMELDUNG

Online - Any time

8 - 10 hours study time
English
EUR 1.480

ANMELDUNG

Online - Any time

8 - 10 hours study time
English
EUR 1.480

Zielgruppe

Anyone currently involved in, or expecting to be involved in, carving out assets or businesses.

METHODIK

Self-paced, fully digital, case studies, expert video insights, and quizzes.

STRUCTURE

Module 1

Carve Out Framework

Factors that set the framework for any Carve Out

After discussing complexity driver of a Carve Out, Module 1 gives an overview of the major phase and the key tasks in a Carve Out process. Module 1 also discusses the impact of the M&A process on the nature and the timing of key tasks in a Carve Out process. Further, Module 1 describes how teams of experts need to work together during a Carve Out project.

Carve Out context

  • Divestment approaches
  • Degree of entanglement
  • Complexity driver

Carve Out process

  • Blueprinting Phase
  • Preparation Phase
  • Execution Phase
  • Operational Separation
  • People Alignment

Carve Out process and divestment approach

  • M&A process
  • Type of buyers
  • Due Diligence
  • Signing

Carve Out project organization

  • Teams of experts
  • Project Management
  • Steering Committee
  • Workout

Lesson learned

Self Check
 

Module 2

People Alignment

In detail key tasks of People Alignment

After describing the typical emotional reaction of employees who are part of a Carve Out, Module 2 presents communication measures to sustain organizational morale and productivity during a Carve Out process. Module 2 also presents approaches to identify, retain and motivate key people as well as to align key people’s interests with the overall objectives of a Carve Out.

The individual‘s perspective

  • Feelings of uncertainty
  • Change path
  • Workout
  • Case
  • Expert statement

Communication

  • Communication needs
  • Communication limitations
  • Communication measures
  • Workout

Key people

  • Carve Out’s key people
  • RemainCo’s key people
  • Workout
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Key people’s interests

Incentives

  • Monetary rewards
  • Opportunities w/in the Carve Out
  • Recognition experiences
  • Excursus

Lesson learned

Self Check

Module 3

Operational Separation

In detail key tasks of Operational Separation

After detailing how to determine the scope of a Carve Out, Module 3 describes how to develop the target operating model of a Carve Out. Further, Module 3 discusses lead time requirements to ensure a timely Day 1 as well as the role of Transitional Services to ensure the business continuity of a Carve Out. Module 3 also discusses separation costs and dissynergies that need to be considered when carving out assets or businesses.

Scope

  • Scoping guidelines
  • Continuing Services
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Target operating model

  • Processes
  • People
  • Platforms
  • Fit-for-purpose TOM
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Separation plan

  • Lead time requirements
  • Example: IT separation
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Transitional Services

  • Transitional Service Agreement
  • Delivery model
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Separation costs and dissynergies

  • Separation costs
  • Stranded costs
  • Dissynergies

Lesson learned

Self Check

STRUCTURE

Module 1

Carve Out Framework

Factors that set the framework for any Carve Out

After discussing complexity driver of a Carve Out, Module 1 gives an overview of the major phase and the key tasks in a Carve Out process. Module 1 also discusses the impact of the M&A process on the nature and the timing of key tasks in a Carve Out process. Further, Module 1 describes how teams of experts need to work together during a Carve Out project.

Carve Out context

  • Divestment approaches
  • Degree of entanglement
  • Complexity driver

Carve Out process

  • Blueprinting Phase
  • Preparation Phase
  • Execution Phase
  • Operational Separation
  • People Alignment

Carve Out process and divestment approach

  • M&A process
  • Type of buyers
  • Due Diligence
  • Signing

Carve Out project organization

  • Teams of experts
  • Project Management
  • Steering Committee
  • Workout

Lesson learned

Self Check
 

Module 2

People Alignment

In detail key tasks of People Alignment

After describing the typical emotional reaction of employees who are part of a Carve Out, Module 2 presents communication measures to sustain organizational morale and productivity during a Carve Out process. Module 2 also presents approaches to identify, retain and motivate key people as well as to align key people’s interests with the overall objectives of a Carve Out.

The individual‘s perspective

  • Feelings of uncertainty
  • Change path
  • Workout
  • Case
  • Expert statement

Communication

  • Communication needs
  • Communication limitations
  • Communication measures
  • Workout

Key people

  • Carve Out’s key people
  • RemainCo’s key people
  • Workout
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Key people’s interests

Incentives

  • Monetary rewards
  • Opportunities w/in the Carve Out
  • Recognition experiences
  • Excursus

Lesson learned

Self Check

Module 3

Operational Separation

In detail key tasks of Operational Separation

After detailing how to determine the scope of a Carve Out, Module 3 describes how to develop the target operating model of a Carve Out. Further, Module 3 discusses lead time requirements to ensure a timely Day 1 as well as the role of Transitional Services to ensure the business continuity of a Carve Out. Module 3 also discusses separation costs and dissynergies that need to be considered when carving out assets or businesses.

Scope

  • Scoping guidelines
  • Continuing Services
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Target operating model

  • Processes
  • People
  • Platforms
  • Fit-for-purpose TOM
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Separation plan

  • Lead time requirements
  • Example: IT separation
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Transitional Services

  • Transitional Service Agreement
  • Delivery model
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Separation costs and dissynergies

  • Separation costs
  • Stranded costs
  • Dissynergies

Lesson learned

Self Check

STRUCTURE

Module 1

Carve Out Framework

Factors that set the framework for any Carve Out

After discussing complexity driver of a Carve Out, Module 1 gives an overview of the major phase and the key tasks in a Carve Out process. Module 1 also discusses the impact of the M&A process on the nature and the timing of key tasks in a Carve Out process. Further, Module 1 describes how teams of experts need to work together during a Carve Out project.

Carve Out context

  • Divestment approaches
  • Degree of entanglement
  • Complexity driver

Carve Out process

  • Blueprinting Phase
  • Preparation Phase
  • Execution Phase
  • Operational Separation
  • People Alignment

Carve Out process and divestment approach

  • M&A process
  • Type of buyers
  • Due Diligence
  • Signing

Carve Out project organization

  • Teams of experts
  • Project Management
  • Steering Committee
  • Workout

Lesson learned

Self Check
 

Module 2

People Alignment

In detail key tasks of People Alignment

After describing the typical emotional reaction of employees who are part of a Carve Out, Module 2 presents communication measures to sustain organizational morale and productivity during a Carve Out process. Module 2 also presents approaches to identify, retain and motivate key people as well as to align key people’s interests with the overall objectives of a Carve Out.

The individual‘s perspective

  • Feelings of uncertainty
  • Change path
  • Workout
  • Case
  • Expert statement

Communication

  • Communication needs
  • Communication limitations
  • Communication measures
  • Workout

Key people

  • Carve Out’s key people
  • RemainCo’s key people
  • Workout
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Key people’s interests

Incentives

  • Monetary rewards
  • Opportunities w/in the Carve Out
  • Recognition experiences
  • Excursus

Lesson learned

Self Check

Module 3

Operational Separation

In detail key tasks of Operational Separation

After detailing how to determine the scope of a Carve Out, Module 3 describes how to develop the target operating model of a Carve Out. Further, Module 3 discusses lead time requirements to ensure a timely Day 1 as well as the role of Transitional Services to ensure the business continuity of a Carve Out. Module 3 also discusses separation costs and dissynergies that need to be considered when carving out assets or businesses.

Scope

  • Scoping guidelines
  • Continuing Services
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Target operating model

  • Processes
  • People
  • Platforms
  • Fit-for-purpose TOM
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Separation plan

  • Lead time requirements
  • Example: IT separation
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Transitional Services

  • Transitional Service Agreement
  • Delivery model
  • Case
  • Expert statement
  • Workout

Separation costs and dissynergies

  • Separation costs
  • Stranded costs
  • Dissynergies

Lesson learned

Self Check

DETAILS AND CONDITIONS

Certifications

Certified M&A Separation Associate

To attain the title of a “Certified M&A Separation Associate” a 8 - 10 page discussion paper for a case study needs to be presented in a 30 min. online meeting.

Price

When booking 2 of our M&A online trainings, you will receieve a 10% discount. Book 3, and you will be entitled to a 20% discount.

Those inlcude: Certified M&A Associate (buy-side), Certified M&A Integration Associate (Post Merger Integration), Certified M&A Separation Associate (Carve Out), and Certified M&A Associate (Joint Ventures & Alliances)

Study Time & Examination

  • Study Time: The online training requires approximately 8 - 10 hours of study.
  • Access Period: You will have access to the training programme for 3 months after first login. During this time, you can revisit the learning content as often as needed. Please note that the recommended study hours are only indicative and meant to help you estimate the effort required.
  • Completion Guidelines: We strongly encourage you to complete the 8-10 page discussion paper within the 3-month access period. The 30min. online meeting is also scheduled during this timeframe.
  • Postponements and Cancellations: Any changes to the examination schedule, including postponements and cancellations, are subject to fees as outlined in the examination regulations.

FAQ

All who are, or want to be, involved in a Carve Out
 

The training consists of three modules that cover a broad range of Carve Out topics and areas, including people alignment, scoping, target operating model, separation planning, and transitional services.
 

The study time for the three modules takes around 8 – 10 hours.

Participants work on a case study and submit a written assignment. They defend this in an oral online examination.  

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive the ‘Certified M&A Separation Associate’ from Frankfurt School.

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