Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring
Participants will gain practical guidance to elevate divestiture readiness and unlock stronger deal outcomes.
Host: Venus Kennedy, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Presenters: Rob Arvai, partner, Strategy, Risk & Transactions
Jason Caulfield, partner, Deloitte LLP
Brenda Ciampolillo, managing director, Deloitte & Touche LLP
1.0 Overview CPE credit | Specialized Knowledge
Key takeaways:
Divestitures are evolving from episodic portfolio pruning to disciplined, strategy-led separations that help organizations fund growth, sharpen focus, and strengthen resilience. Findings from Deloitte’s 2026 Global Divestiture Survey highlight how preparation quality, regulatory readiness, and separation design increasingly determine execution speed and value capture. Join our session for insights on how today’s sellers are adapting to shifting market dynamics and buyer expectations. We’ll discuss:
- Emerging divestiture trends and how organizations are reframing value
- Where to focus when planning a separation to minimize disruption and risk
- Lessons from cross-regional transactions and their impact on timing and complexity
