A public to private transaction may be the solution for a public company and its shareholders in situations where: - A significant shareholder wants to sell its stake
- The company feels it is undervalued by the stock market
- The company's stock is too illiquid for shareholders to realise their stakes
- There is little or no analysts' cover, thus the market has no news and is not interested
- The company has a funding requirement which the market cannot, or will not, meet
- The management want to pursue a buy-out
- The proposition exhibits all the characteristics of a good MBO, including a strong management team and growth strategy
Taking a publicly quoted company private uses all our skills in a single, complex transaction. Our expertise includes: - Leveraged financing techniques
- Detailed understanding of the regulatory regime
- Liaison with the Takeover Panel
- Equity financing
- The ability to maintain confidentiality while managing a large number of interested parties
If you are contemplating this type of transaction, please contact a member of the team. |