A management buy-out is the acquisition of a company by the management team/board members often supported by investment and/or debt financing. A company is often acquired from all its existing shareholders by its directors with the help of venture capitalists as the process is relatively complicated and requires significant capital.

A management buy-in occurs where an outside manager or management team purchases an ownership stake in the first company and replaces the existing management team.

WBW have acted for numerous management teams and exiting shareholders in such scenarios and will ensure you get the very best from the transaction.