Leading Middle Market Carve-Out Experts

Carve-outs in the middle market require a level of precision and speed that leaves little room for error. Organizations must separate a business while maintaining continuity, managing limited resources, and operating under tight timelines. As the leading middle-market Integration Management Office (IMO) firm, Stonehill Innovation delivers structured, execution-focused carve-out services that enable clean separations without disrupting performance or eroding value.

Every successful carve-out begins with a clearly defined carve-out strategy that aligns leadership, scope, and execution priorities. Stonehill works closely with executive teams to identify dependencies, define separation boundaries, and build a practical roadmap that connects TSA planning, operating model design, and Day 1 readiness. This ensures that strategy is directly tied to execution, reducing confusion and eliminating the gaps that often slow down complex separations.

Execution is where carve-outs succeed or fail. Stonehill operates as an embedded Carve-Out Management Office (CMO), leading coordination across operations, finance, HR, and technology. This IMO-led approach provides real-time visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies while ensuring decisions are made quickly and teams remain aligned. With structured governance and milestone tracking, Stonehill keeps the carve-out moving forward with clarity and control.

Technology and operational separation are often the most challenging aspects of a carve-out due to shared systems, data dependencies, and intertwined processes. Stonehill brings deep expertise in IT separation, data migration, and process redesign, ensuring systems are cleanly divided without disrupting day-to-day operations. At the same time, Stonehill supports leadership alignment and change management, helping organizations maintain stability, communicate effectively, and keep employees engaged throughout the transition.

What differentiates Stonehill is its ability to deliver consistent execution across every phase of the carve-out, combining strategy, governance, and hands-on leadership in a model built specifically for the middle market.

• Embedded IMO leadership that drives coordination and accountability across all workstreams

• Execution-ready carve-out strategy aligned to TSA planning, operating models, and timelines

• Clean separation across operations and technology that removes dependencies while maintaining continuity

• Accelerated transition to independence through disciplined execution and milestone management

• Strong governance and risk management that keeps the carve-out on track and reduces execution uncertainty

Stonehill’s position as the leading middle-market IMO firm is built on its ability to execute complex carve-outs with precision and speed. By integrating strategy and execution into a single delivery model, Stonehill ensures separations are completed efficiently, risks are minimized, and newly independent businesses are positioned for long-term success.