Case Studies.

Separating Companies to Spur Growth

Separated two business units into two separate companies to facilitate ownership desires.
Engagement Type:
M & A
Fractional Executive CFO
Sector:
Software
Cloud-Based Solutions (VOIP)

Summary

The Challenge

Needed to separate two separate business units into two separate companies to facilitate ownership desires.


‍

The Solution

As the interim CFO/COO, an Orchid Black operator was able to accomplish the following:

- Determine the strategic desires of ownership

- Evaluate the resources allocated to each unit and the required go forward strategy for each

In addition to:

  • Position the valuation of each business unit and the required capital distribution for each
    ‍
  • Create separate entities as well as financial reporting for each
    ‍
  • Prepared one entity for sale

‍

The Outcome

Successful separation of entities to owner’s satisfaction and subsequent sale of one of the entities.


About Orchid Black

Orchid Black was founded on the principle that deep industry knowledge, pragmatic operating expertise, and a unique playbook produce superior results. We create strategies and deliver operational support, aligning with stakeholders to achieve objectives. Honed at hundreds of technology companies, our innovative, capital-efficient Operators as a Service model is battle-tested. It works.