Assets Quote by Charles Koch
“In general, an asset should be sold when it has greater value to a buyer. This happens when a buyer has a complimentary business or capability that would enable them to do more with that business. Many businesses we have exited were not failures, but had simply reached a point in their life cycle where they no longer provided a core capability or served as a platform for growth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Strategy Forum, 2021
An asset should be sold when it no longer serves as a core platform for growth and a buyer can extract greater value through synergy.
In simple terms: Sell when it no longer adds core value.
Key Takeaway
Identify when assets become non‑strategic.
Themes
business strategy
asset management
value creation
Mood
analytical
strategic
Type
informative
thoughtful
When to use this quote
- mergers
- divestitures
- strategic planning
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
synergy
core competency
life‑cycle management
Questions to Reflect On
- What assets could you divest now?
- How do you assess strategic fit?
A Different Perspective
Timing the sale can be hard due to emotional attachment or market uncertainty.
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