As carve-out transactions become more popular as a means to further strategic business objectives, sellers can obtain significant value for stakeholders by engaging in transactions that dispose of underperforming or inefficient business lines. However, the complex nature of carve-out transactions requires sellers to engage in thoughtful and strategic advanced planning to ensure a successful and expeditious auction for their carved out business. This article highlights key issues that often arise in carve-out transactions from a seller's perspective, and provides guidance for sellers when planning and implementing strategies to handle these issues.