Divestiture is one of the least discussed aspects of M&A, and yet separations can be a highly effective way of creating value. In this week&rsquo;s episode, Sean speaks with two McKinsey experts on separations and spin-offs about their latest research on the subject. <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/jamie-koenig">Jamie Koenig</a> coleads our separations and spin-off client work globally and is a partner in our New York office. He has more than a decade of experience helping clients navigate complex transactions, having worked on hundreds of deals, and has a particular passion for building new companies via spin-offs. <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/anna-mattsson">Anna Mattsson</a> is the global co-lead of our separations and spin-offs client service line. She is a partner in our Zurich office and has 20 years of experience helping clients deliver value through M&A, divestitures, and spin-offs. The two are co-authors of our recent article on separations.Related insights <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/when-separating-businesses-people-are-the-key-to-unleashing-value">When separating businesses, people are the key to unleashing value</a> <a href="https://mckinsey.box.com/s/ue052jya4r2qnjcridlmcbq3xkzjc7ts">The cost of (un)doing business</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-speed-matters-divestitures-mckinsey-strategy-corporate-financ-3czxc/?trackingId=K41pHt8kRlyEQ0PPDuixpA%3D%3D">Why speed matters in divestitures</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/m-and-a/our-insights/what-it-takes-to-make-separations-a-competitive-difference-maker">What it takes to make separations a competitive difference-maker</a> <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/m-and-a/our-insights/top-m-and-a-trends">M&A Annual Report: Is the wave finally arriving?</a> <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/active-portfolio-management-five-practical-insights-for-value-creation">Active portfolio management: Five practical insights for value creation</a> <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/the-equity-story-you-need-for-the-long-term-investors-you-want">The equity story you need for the long-term investors you want</a> <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/m-and-a/our-insights">McKinsey Insights on M&A</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-corporate-finance/posts/?feedView=all">McKinsey Strategy & Corporate Finance on LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/" rel="payment">Support the show: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mckinsey-strategy-&-corporate-finance/</a>See <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy">www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy</a> for privacy information

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