I am running a business that is non core to the owners - how can I lead a management buy-out?

What is the likely deal value and how can this be funded? Do you have a business plan and 3 year financial forecasts?

What are the most appropriate tactics to get the owners agreement to an MBO? What are the potential challenges to a successful deal? Who will want to buy the business in 3-5 years? Do you have a strong management team?

How do you manage the conflict of your fiduciary duties as a director and wanting to buy the business at the best price? Can I get a private equity house to approach the owners on my behalf?

Here are three examples of where we worked with management teams in this scenario to get a deal done. Click on each to find out more.

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MiniBusPlus

MBO of MiniBusPlus funded by LDC More...

Celerant Consulting

MBO of Celerant Consulting from Novell Inc More...

Farrow and Ball Holdings

MBO of Farrow and Ball supported by European Capital More...

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