Increase In Carve-outs Despite COVID-19

A new survey by Intertrust¹, a global leader in providing tech-enabled fund and corporate solutions, reveals how COVID-19 has impacted the decision making behind carve-outs.

During a recent webinar, addressing how best to create value through carve-outs, a third (33%) of industry professionals said they intended to start looking for acquisition opportunities while 11% planned on initiating a strategic review of potential carve-out opportunities.

A record level of dry powder in the market is a driving factor in the expected rise in carve-outs. M&A is also likely to play a big role in the restructuring of companies that have taken a financial hit as a result of COVID-19, as an increasing number of firms will look to offload business units to generate cash.