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Georg Keienburg leads Boston Consulting Group's Corporate Finance & Strategy practice in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, and the firm's carve-out business globally.

Since joining BCG in 2012, Georg has supported corporate and private equity clients primarily on business plan and strategy developments, value-creation programs, divestments, and acquisitions. His recent work includes large-scale carve-outs, vendor due diligences, strategy, and equity story developments. He has also worked on several buy-side efforts for corporate and private equity clients.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • PhD, finance, University of Cologne
  • Master’s degree, business informatics, University of Duisburg-Essen

Publications and Videos

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When Prepackaged Carve-outs Make Sense—and How to Structure Them

Companies considering a divestiture should start thinking about the separation process long before announcing their plan to sell the business.

Carve-Out Opportunities and Challenges for PE Investors

The number-one lever that private equity buyers can use to create value with carve-outs.

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2023 M&A Report: M&A Is Looking Up After Bottoming Out

M&A activity is rebounding after hitting a low point early this year. Sustainability, digitization, and capital scarcity are leading factors shaping the dealmaking outlook.
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2023 M&A Report: Bold Moves for Dealmakers in Volatile Markets

Expert dealmakers persist through tough times, seeking bargains or planning divestitures. Our research and experience point to alternative dealmaking approaches that enhance flexibility.
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Ten Lessons from 20 Years of BCG’s M&A Report

A number of success factors have withstood the test of time, proving to be as significant in our updated analyses as when we first identified them.
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The 2022 M&A Report: The Winning Moves in Green Dealmaking

By applying the lessons learned from success stories, companies can use M&A and other transactions to accelerate their environmental transformations.
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The 2022 M&A Report: Do Green Deals Create Value?

Many acquirers are generating short- and long-term returns from environmentally focused M&A, but others are struggling to succeed.
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The 2022 M&A Report: Dealmaking Remains Active as Dark Clouds Form

Corporate and financial acquirers are pursuing M&A targets more cautiously, but they have not closed shop.
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The 2022 M&A Report: Green Deals Gain Steam

Environmentally focused M&A activity has heated up over the past few years, intensifying competition and driving up prices.
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The Tech Challenges When Private Equity Buys a Carve-Out

Acquirers need robust due diligence to inform valuations, negotiations, and operational decisions. Six imperatives guide the effort.
The 2021 M&A Report

The 2021 M&A Report: Mastering the Art of Breaking Up

Many companies are eyeing divestitures in the current environment. Are they likely to create value? What is the best path to success?

Answers to Three Pressing Carve-Out Questions

2021 has been a big year for trade sales, IPOs, and spinoffs. What are the motivations, costs, and success factors?