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  • Divestitures done differently: Why the people side makes or breaks value

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    Divestitures are accelerating. As organizations reshape portfolios, unlock capital and pursue strategic growth, the pace and complexity of carve-outs show no sign of slowing. Yet despite strong deal rationale, too many divestitures underperform — and the people side is almost always a contributing factor.

    In this opening session of our four-part series, Divestitures in a box: The people side of the deal, WTW's M&A HR practitioners will examine what truly determines divestiture success from an HR and operational perspective — and what organizations can do differently to protect value, accelerate readiness and reduce disruption for their people.

    Our panel discussion will explore:

    • Why so many divestitures underperform despite clear strategic intent
    • The most common people and operational pitfalls that slow execution and extend Transition Service Agreements (TSAs)
    • How leading organizations are achieving faster HR Day 1 readiness and smoother employee transitions
    • What buyers and sellers both need to get right — and where the requirements diverge
    • Lessons from recent transactions across industries and geographies
    • How WTW's Divestitures in a Box (DIAB) is helping organizations simplify complexity, reduce risk and protect deal value

    This is not a product demonstration. We'll draw on real deal experience, including an external client perspective, to provide a candid, practical look at what actually works when the people side is treated as a strategic priority from the outset.

    Who should attend: HR leaders, CFOs and finance teams, M&A advisors, deal teams and operations leaders supporting divestiture transactions.

    This session is part of a four-part webinar series exploring Divestitures in a box: The people side of the deal. Visit the event page to learn more about the full series and register for the other sessions.

    Click here to find out more about Divestitures in a Box, WTW's turnkey, globally scalable HR solution for buyers, sellers and private equity clients.