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From management buy-out to 100% shareholder: successful guidance by Buttonwood
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From management buyout to 100% shareholder: successful guidance by Buttonwood
For this entrepreneur, the challenge was clear: how do you buy yourself out to 100% shareholder without risking your private assets? A hefty valuation and financing question threatened to block the process.
The challenge
The management buyout (MBO) raised one central question: how do you finance the acquisition of shares in a way that remains both feasible and acceptable?
The approach of Buttonwood
Buttonwood set up a clear structure for the valuation and financing of the company:
- realistic valuation of the shares;
- Preparation of a financial planning for bank financing;
- Guidance during discussions with external parties;
- legally correct and practical elaboration of the dossier.
The result
The entrepreneur got exactly what he was going for: 100% of the shares, with feasible financing and without security on private assets.
“It was a very pleasant and smooth cooperation. Nice to have direct contact with the people who effectively work out the file.”
Successful management buyout thanks to Buttonwood’s guidance
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The Challenge
The biggest challenge for Christophe was to ensure the continuity of his business. He wanted a forward-looking model that was workable for all parties involved: himself, his successor and the company.
Buttonwood's approach
Buttonwood drew up a solution that was beneficial to all parties and supervised the entire process:
- creative structure for acquisition and transfer;
- full legal and financial support;
- Preparation of all contracts and documents;
- transparent communication and interim evaluations.
The Result
The management buyout was successfully completed. Christophe will remain on board for several more years to guide his successor in his role as future director. The handover is made in confidence and with an eye on continuity.
"The biggest challenge was to ensure the continuity of my business while transferring ownership to my right-hand man. Buttonwood quickly came up with a solution that was positive for all parties. They combined creative thinking with quick and efficient succession."