Chips on the Side (A): The Buy-Out of Avago Technologies

A consortium of private equity firms (KKR and Silver Lake Partners) is in the process of acquiring the semi-conductor division of Agilent. To prepare for the signing of the acquisition agreement and the subsequent transfer of ownership, the deal team is revisiting their investment thesis with respect to upsides and risks.

To explore the complexities of a typical buy-out situation from the operational side. Specifically, what are the highest impact value creation levers and biggest risks, and how to mitigate them. To discuss why Agilent wanted to sell the business and why PE firms might be a better owner at the time of the transaction.