# Doing a Carve-Out? Steve Sapletal from KPMG Explains How

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Podcast: [C-Suite Perspectives](https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-suite-perspectives-3733069)
Published: 2026-07-27T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

2026 is being called "the year of the carve-out." Why are carve-outs so popular right now, and what makes such deals successful? Join Steve Odland and guest Steve Sapletal, Principal, U.S. Transaction Strategy Practice Leader, KPMG, US, to le arn about how to conduct successful carve-outs, why stranded costs can be an overlooked concern, and why you need a business continuity plan as the carve-out is underway. For more from The Conference Board: · From Strategy to Value: Building a Proactive Approach to Divestment & Carve Outs · 2026 M&A Summit - San Francisco · Mergers & Acquisitions Executives Council

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