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MBO (Management Buy Out) in Europe

About Management Buy Out

The rich and versatile background of our team helps you looking at an MBO (Management Buy Out) from different angles. An MBO is a form of acquisition in which a company's current managers acquire a large part or all of the company. We help you with arranging finance, advising on the business plan, drafting the contract and looking at legal and tax issues.

The main questions we can answer:

  • Is it best to purchase shares or should we buy specific assets/activities?
  • What is your advice regarding a company's value and what is the best negotiation strategy?
  • Which alternatives exist to arrange financing?
  • Which legal and tax aspects are to be considered?

The MBO process

Below we globally describe the different steps we go through when performing an MBO. If you require more detailed information or have specific questions, let us know by mail. The process (in 4 different phases):

  • Phase 1: Preparation
  • Phase 2: Negotiations
  • Phase 3: The transaction
  • Phase 4: Integration

Phase 1: Preparation of the Management Buy Out
"Consider everything well up-front!"

  • An insight into your background and objectives.
  • Identification with your vision and strategy.
  • Feedback CFIE on the company's potential and suitability.
  • Determining the requirements for financing.

Phase 2: Negotiations
"Buy the company at an attractive price"

  • Valuating a target (based upon various methods).
  • Negotiating the takeover bid and other conditions.
  • Discussing the current management's future and other important conditions.

Phase 3: The transaction:
"Almost there!"

  • Giving an internal OK for a definite purchasing decision.
  • Signing an LOI.
  • Investigating the books ('due diligence').
  • Arranging funds.
  • Signing the SPA (Share Purchase Agreement).

Phase 4: Integration
"A new start"

  • Building a relationship with the new employees.
  • Having the current management help you with the transfer and integration (using their know how).
  • Informing customers (expanding customer relations).
  • Integrating the new organization (streamlining processes and cost savings).

European Corporate Finance

We provide our services in all European countries. On account of our peoples native skills the following countries have our special attention: the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Switzerland. Corporate Finance in Europe (CFIE) is highly qualified to help out on M&A advice, consultancy, valuation, taxes and legal matters. See more details on our m&a advisors

Feel free to contact us for more information about our Management Buy Out Services. If you have serious plans for a MBO inform about our references or background.