Dealmakers; MBOs: What are they and how do you manage and complete one effectively?

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There are various options available for financing an MBO including bank lending, equity finance and even an approach where the outgoing ownership team provide or contribute towards the financing. Again, experienced advisors will be in a position to guide the teams through the financial considerations of all available structures. It is important that the parties remember that the main priority is the company and do not become overly preoccupied with the deal alone. Effective leadership in the management team is imperative as is remembering that the day to day running of the company is an entirely separate issue to the new challenge of ownership.