Keys To Successful Corporate Spin-Offs— A Guide For Transitioning Third-Party Technology Services And Enterprise Agreements

Whether in the form of an outsourcing, corporate acquisition, divestiture or spin-off, the success of transformational undertakings must begin and end with a focus on the intended business and operating models of the succeeding enterprise(s). The commercial viability of a post-spin enterprise (and indeed its market valuation) will, in part, turn on whether there is a clear path for day-one and sustainable business continuity. Separation of technology infrastructures, systems and related contracts are often the most complex considerations facing the enterprise.

Central to accomplishing this objective is adopting an end-to-end process for transitioning third-party IT service arrangements and enterprise software licenses and related contracts from the existing company to the spin-off entities. Since most large companies have multiple IT contracts and software licenses that must be addressed, a uniform approach, driven by tested methodologies, flexible document templates and