What are your options when a shareholder wants to exit early?


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When a shareholder decides to exit early, it doesn’t have to mean the end of the road for the business, but you do need the right strategy to manage the transition.

In his latest article, Toby Walker, Associate Solicitor in our Corporate & Commercial department, explores four practical ways to handle a departing shareholder while protecting your company’s future. He breaks down the logistics of a Share Buyback using company reserves, the straightforward nature of a Direct Buyout by remaining shareholders, and the potential “lifeline” of bringing in Third-Party Investment. For those looking to manage cash flow more effectively, he also explains how a Holding Company Structure can allow for staged payments over several years.

Read Toby’s full article in growth business here: What are your options when a shareholder wants to exit early? – Growth Business

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