For the right business, a Management Buyout is an excellent opportunity for the exiting owner and the internal management team.

A Management Buyout must be carefully structured for regulatory compliance, risk management, and to ensure both the buyers and sellers have their intentions reflected accurately.
In this guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know, from planning right through to execution and the future of the business.

We explain exactly what an MBO is, how it works, and the key features of the route.
The legal framework used will need to depend on the business characteristics, the complexity of the deal and whether external financing is involved (which it usually is).
We outline scenarios that make an MBO particularly attractive due to its insider advantage, continuity of leadership and reduced risk for lenders and investors.
Like all transaction types, there are pros and cons to a Management Buyout. The guide will summarise these in balanced terms.
We'll take you through the key steps of a Management Buyout, from feasibility planning and valuations, to negotiation, funding and due diligence.
The MBO team must be credible, experienced and capable, with aligned goals for the future of the business.
Financing a Management Buyout can be a little complex depending upon the financial position of the MBO team. They will need to secure sufficient funding the purchase the shares in a way that spreads risk appropriately.
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