Given personally by David Staveley, CMR Director, M&A Division, the course gives attendees a good understanding of the MBI process, how to identify and evaluate prospective targets, and how to effectively handle the process through to a successful outcome.  A more detailed synopsis is shown below.

Attendance is strongly recommended for all who wish to evaluate or consider the merits of going the MBI route, and it's essential for those planning to make an offer to buy.

Cost of the one-day course to include refreshments and lunch, and all course materials is £350 + VAT.  For information on dates and to register your interest in attending please do so to cmr@cmruk.com.

Outline programme  

1. Introduction
   1. Objectives of Seminar
   2. What is an MBI?
   3. What are you willing to put in?
2. The Process
   1. Outline
   2. Timelines
3. The Players
   1. Participators
   2. Advisers
4. Choosing the target
   1. Sector
   2. Size
   3. Performance
   4. Situation
5. Assembling the team
   1. Skills
   2. Sector experience
   3. Investor credibility
6. Lining up support
   1. Mentors
   2. Deal makers
   3. Professional advisors
7. Getting the finance
   1. Equity
   2. Bank
   3. Team
8. Closing the deal
   1. Heads
   2. Due diligence
   3. Legals
9. Documents
   1. The Business plan
   2. CVs
10. Looking through their eyes
    1. Equity Funders
    2. Bankers
    3. Vendors
    4. Advisors
11. The next stage - managing the transition

To register as a free CMR MBI Executive Member - click here

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