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Carving Out the Future: A Complex M&A Separation with Precision and Purpose

08 of May 2025

A Success Story in Enterprise Transformation

In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, precision, speed, and discretion are non-negotiable. When a Germany-based global leader in enterprise software and digital transformation set out to sharpen its core portfolio, it made the strategic decision to divest its StreamSets and webMethods business units—resulting in a landmark €2.13 billion transaction with a Fortune 100 buyer in December 2023. To ensure a seamless and successful carve-out, the company partnered with Fusion Consulting to lead the end-to-end program execution. The outcome: the creation of over 40 new legal entities, full operational continuity, and flawless Day 1 readiness.

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Project Objectives

The client needed a trusted partner to support the legal and operational separation of the divested business units while maintaining uninterrupted service delivery and regulatory compliance.

Scope Highlights:

  • Creation of 40+ new legal entities in SAP

  • Implementation of end-to-end business processes including finance, procurement, pricing, fulfillment, and professional services

  • Contract migration and revenue allocation across multiple regions

  • Role, security, and interface separation within SAP landscape

  • Execution of Transition Services Agreement (TSA) requirements

  • System integrations supporting the new standalone organization

  • Full alignment with Day 1 readiness goals

Key Challenges

  • A tight timeline to meet Day 1 deadlines with no disruption

  • High confidentiality requirements due to the sensitive nature of the M&A transaction

  • Complex contract migration across geographies and systems

  • Setting up a fully operational Integration Company within weeks

  • Coordinating across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions

To overcome these hurdles, Fusion Consulting deployed a fully customized contract migration tool and leveraged proven M&A IT accelerators to manage complexity and scale effectively.

Our Role & Approach

Fusion Consulting brought together a cross-functional team of domain experts, guided by a robust methodology tailored for high-impact M&A programs. We provided:

  • Project Leadership to steer planning, risk management, and stakeholder alignment

  • Functional and Technical Delivery across SD, CO, FI, HCM, and integration domains

  • A custom migration framework to ensure clean, compliant data separation

  • Security and role design ensuring full autonomy of the carved-out business units

  • TSA enablement for post-divestiture service continuity

The Outcome

Despite the complexity, the project was delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption—a testament to precise execution and strong collaboration.

Key Success Metrics:

  • 40+ legal entities created in record time

  • Seamless integration of SAP and third-party systems

  • High-volume contract migration with zero compliance incidents

  • Clean separation of roles, security, and authorizations

  • Zero critical issues post-Go-Live

  • Business continuity maintained across global operations

Why the Client Chose Fusion Consulting

Our client selected Fusion for three critical reasons:

  • Deep M&A Expertise with a track record of complex global carve-outs

  • Established delivery methodology with built-in accelerators and risk controls

  • Trusted relationships with key stakeholders across business and IT

Looking Ahead

This strategic separation has enabled our client to streamline its core business, pursue new growth opportunities, and deliver even greater value to its global customers. Fusion Consulting is proud to have played a pivotal role in this transformation—and we stand ready to support your next move.