Designing a TSA Framework and Mitigating Entanglement Risks
industry
IT Manufacturing and Services
pillars
Highlights
- Identified entanglement risks across seven core functions to inform TSA requirements
- Built a structured TSA framework with clear timelines, service levels, and cost parameters
- Positioned buyer for a timely TSA exit with targeted transition actions and risk mitigation
Summary
Palm Tree was engaged to conduct a comprehensive entanglement assessment and designed a structured TSA framework to equip both the Seller and Buyer with clear transition plans, ensuring continuity, managing risks, and enabling a timely TSA exit.
Our team assessed shared services and systems, identified key risks, and developed actionable plans to guide the execution of the transition.
Results
Gap identification & entanglement analysis: Reviewed Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Legal, and Commercial to identify shared people, processes, systems, and contracts. Highlighted high-risk gaps including potential system loss, missing personnel transfers, and absence of dedicated HR and IT support.
Comprehensive TSA framework: Defined TSA structures with recommended durations, service levels, and cost parameters. Developed detailed schedules across core functions to ensure interim coverage and a timely transition.
Actionable transition planning: Recommended targeted actions such as ERP acceleration, manufacturing agreements, and pre-close inventory segregation. Provided guidance on staged exits and TSA risk management to minimize disruption.
Strategic impact: Equipped Seller and Buyer with an integrated TSA roadmap that aligned leadership on scope, timing, and costs, positioning the Buyer for a structured, low-risk TSA exit.
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