Sale / LBO

Structuring the sale or the LBO of your company

Selling all or part of a company is one of the most defining decisions in an entrepreneur’s life. We run the entire process to maximise value, secure the terms and choose the right partner.

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What is at stake

What makes a transaction succeed

Advising on full or partial sale processes and capital restructurings, from the definition of the action plan through to closing.

Valuation
Defending a fair value, supported by a solid equity story and a credible business plan.
Choice of partner
Identifying the buyer or investor who shares your vision and respects what you have built.
Confidentiality
Protecting your teams, clients and suppliers through a tightly controlled, discreet process.
Continuity
Organising the transition, any rollover and the support given to management.

How we work

A structured process, led by the partners

Full or partial sale of share capital
Family or management succession (MBO, OBO)
Primary and secondary LBO transactions
Capital reorganisation and share reclassification
Exit of financial investors
Price structuring: earn-out, vendor loan, rollover

Étape 1
Preparation & assessment
Company analysis, valuation range, identification of key issues and definition of the exit strategy.
Étape 2
Marketing materials
Blind teaser, information memorandum and business plan to bring out the full potential of the company.
Étape 3
Buyer approach
Selection and confidential approach of trade and financial buyers, in France and internationally.
Étape 4
Management presentations
Organising meetings, opening the data room and handling questions from counterparties.
Étape 5
Offer negotiation
Comparative analysis of letters of intent, negotiation of price, warranties and terms.
Étape 6
Closing
Coordinating due diligence and advisers through to signing and completion.