Management Buy-Outs “MBO”

One of the most popular forms of transaction in the UK are management buy-outs (MBOs). To successfully complete a MBO, you and your management team will need to work with an adviser who understands the potential pitfalls and knows the MBO process intimately. At Gambit, we understand the issues that a management team can face.

Although we have advised on many MBOs, we understand that every transaction is different. On the surface, the objective is usually the same - MBO teams tend to want to control their own destinies, but often that is where the similarities end.

Most management teams only ever do one MBO - so it is important to get it right. We can project manage the process and advise you at every step of the way to help you deliver a deal as an acquiring management team; and that’s when the hard work begins.

As financial advisers to MBO teams, we will work with you to ensure that:

• An appropriate price is paid for the business within the right financial structure
• Appropriate safeguards are put in place to ensure the MBO team's best possible chance of success
• Any potential problems are identified and resolved at the earliest opportunity

Publications of Interest

MBO February 2010

If you would like to discuss a potential MBO opportunity in confidence or to arrange a meeting, email or call Geraint Rowe, Adrian Jones or Simon Williams:

Geraint Rowe – Partner
Email Geraint or call +44 (0) 29 20 475 500 or +44 (0)789 992 8029

Adrian Jones – Partner
Email Adrian or call +44 (0)121 262 4062 or +44 (0)789 990 5614

Simon Williams – Director
Email Simon or call +44 (0) 29 20 475 500 or +44 (0)751 532 9969