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How Common are Postmerger Divestitures of Acquired Company Units?

M&A Leadership Council

In a follow-up study for the 10 largest mergers of 1985, the author of this book found that only a minority of the deals had ended in a divestiture even after 20 years – and most of the divestitures were partial. Sometimes spin-offs precede mergers. Yet in major companies, the level appears to be lower. Recent U.S.