Which Exit Path Leads To Success?
You may already know how you’ll exit.
But a common question is — which route is best for me and my business?
Well it depends on your business and personal goals:
🟪 EOT. Sell shares to employee trust, with no direct employee ownership. Tax advantages but lengthy process.
⬛ MBO. Management buyout. Creative funding options exist if traditional lending is unhelpful.
🟦 TRADE SALE. Buyers who value your business strategically often pay premiums. But risks in sharing data during negotiations.
🟫 PUBLIC . ‘Valuation bump’ on certain exchanges but big difference in cost, complexity and outcome between direct listing and reverse takeover.
⬜ PRIVATE EQUITY. Stick around for the next growth phase while derisking and taking some money off table. Securing the right PE partner is critical.
Finding the right partner for scaling and exiting is as important as finding the right acquirer.
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