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  • Overview

    A management buy-out (MBO) is a transaction where the owner of a company sells some or all of the shares to members of the existing management team. Often the management team will set up a new company as the acquisition vehicle (Newco).

    A management buy-in (MBI) is similar in structure, but involves an external management team coming in to supplement or replace the existing team.

    Both are popular options within private and owner managed businesses, especially where new skills are needed to drive the business forward, or where the existing owner wishes to retire.

    Funding for an MBO or MBI is often formed of the management team’s own funds, private equity or bank lending, or a combination thereof.

    It is also fairly common for the seller to retain an interest in the company in the form of debt which is repaid over time. This is often referred to as vendor financing and, in some transactions, all of the MBO is vendor financed. In these circumstances a seller will typically require additional security.

    MBIs are more likely to require funding from private equity or bank lending.

    MBOs offer a quicker alternative to a trade sale, as the management’s familiarity with the business requires less time to be spent on due diligence. MBIs usually require more time to conduct the due diligence process, but offer incoming new skills to promote the future success of the business.

    Each MBO and MBI is different. With our tailored approach, clear understanding of the business landscape and practical support and advice, we can help ensure that the deal is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

    Our corporate and commercial team offers you expert advice based on proven experience and extensive knowledge of MBOs and MBIs in many industry sectors. We can also call on combined expertise from our other practice areas including commercial property, employment and intellectual property.

    We can assist with all aspects of the legal process and guide you through the sale or purchase, whether you are part of the MBO or MBI management team or the seller. 

    Our services often will include dealing with:

    • Structuring and co-ordinating the management buy-out
    • Heads of Agreement
    • Non Disclosure Agreements
    • Due Diligence
    • Share Purchase Agreement
    • Formation of Newco
    • Articles of Association
    • Subscription/investor Agreement or Shareholders Agreement
    • Security documents, inter-creditor deeds and cross guarantees
    • Loan Notes
    • Board Minutes and Shareholder Resolutions
    • Directors Service Agreements.

     

     

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    Thomson Snell & Passmore hosted a seminar for over 35 attendees discussing acquisitions, growth and exit strategies for businesses and business owners. 

    Handing over the reins: Tips for planning succession

    For the founder of a business, putting in place a succession strategy and exiting the business can be a difficult process. Where some of the founder’s family are also involved in the business, that process can be further complicated by competing interests and differing visions. 

    Exit on the horizon? 5 reasons to sell to a management team

    Working with family businesses and SMEs, we know that succession planning is a common headache for owners.

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    Thomson Snell & Passmore’s corporate team has advised new clients in connection with the sale of their family business for an undisclosed sum to a US buyer.

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They act effectively, on time and deliver results in all the areas that we ask them to work on our behalf. 

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They act effectively, on time and deliver results in all the areas that we ask them to work on our behalf. 

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Thank you for confirmation that completion has taken place, I am delighted with the outcome and for all the hard work that you and your team have put in to get the deal done on time.

Client

I do feel that both Ben and Julie have been excellent throughout this. The money they have, they were only ever going to get a strong law firm and I feel they would have got the impression throughout this that I too have obtained the services of people that know what they were doing and couldn't be overpowered or pushed around. I'm convinced that ultimately the strong showing from the two of you is what has actually got an agreement out of court rather than them pitying me so I wanted to express my genuine appreciation to you both.

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