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MBO

Articles and news on Management Buyouts (MBOs) and their role as an effective strategy for unlocking value and driving long-term success for businesses and their management teams.

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The Foundry in MBO

The Foundry, a London-based visual effects software developer, has been sold in a management buy-out led by CEO Dr Bill Collis and the original founders and backed by Advent Venture Partners. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

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Sword Group sells UK businesses via MBO

French IT company Sword Group has sold its two UK businesses for £27.8 million in a deal backed by Close Growth Capital.

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Snell & Wilcox and Pro-Bel in MBO

UK technology companies Snell & Wilcox and Pro-Bel have merged in a £72 million management buy-out led by Snell & Wilcox CEO Simon Derry and FD Peter Fredericks, as well as former Pro-Bel CEO Graham Pitman, 

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The Cheese Company in MBO

The Cheese Company has been sold in a management buy-out led by senior managers Nick Martin and Jonnie Archer as well as sales director Simon Yorke, and backed by Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank

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Talbot Hughes McKillop’s Kroll MBO

The partners of London-based Talbot Hughes McKillop LLP have announced the completion of an MBO of the UK-based restructuring business of Kroll Talbot Hughes from Kroll.

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Oil and gas recruitment firm in MBO

Kinetic Technical, a recruitment consultancy serving the oil and gas industries, has been bought by its management.

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Green light for recycling MBO

Barclays Ventures has invested £10 million in aluminium and waste recycler JBM International to take a significant stake in the business.

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Crown Paints close to MBO

Lancashire-based Crown Paints is close to being bought by its management for £70 million, according to reports. Managing director Howard Luft is leading the MBO with the backing of private equity house Endless Investments.

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Fidelity backs £33 million buy-out

Picsolve, a provider of photography services for theme park operators, has been acquired for £33 million in a management buy-out (MBO) backed by international investment firm Fidelity Equity Partners.

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Matrix puts finishing touches to MBO

Plastic Surgeon Fine Finishers, a cosmetic repair services provider to the UK construction and housing industry, has undergone a management buy-out led by MD Rob Mouser and backed by Matrix Private Equity.

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SOS undergoes executive MBO

Solicitors Own Software (SOS), providers of legal practice and case management software and services, has undergone a management buy-out by the current executive team following the planned retirement of founder Michael Platt. The financial details of the MBO were undisclosed.

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T123 in debt-funded buy-out

A Lancashire-based supplier of ground support equipment to airports has completed a management buy-out (MBO).

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial