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Business Acquisition & Buy-Out Finance
Funding to buy a business or to support a management buy-out (MBO) or buy-in (MBI).
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Often suits
- Buyers acquiring an established trading business
- Management teams buying the business they run
- Owners planning succession
Typically used for
- Buying a competitor, supplier or complementary business
- Management buy-outs and buy-ins
- Succession and retirement planning
Buying a business is a major step, and the funding structure matters as much as the price. Acquisition finance often combines several sources of funding.
How we help
We look at the target business, the deal terms and the buyer’s contribution, then look for lenders experienced in acquisitions and buy-outs. You should also take legal and accounting advice on the transaction itself.
Questions about business acquisition & mbo
How are acquisitions usually funded?
Deals are often funded by a mix of buyer contribution, bank or specialist lending, asset-backed facilities and sometimes deferred payments to the seller.
This page gives general information, not financial advice. Finance is subject to status and each lender's criteria. Bridgemead Finance is a broker, not a lender.
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