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No hard rules to estimate loan costs

There are no hard and fast rules to determine which businesses VCs and banks will support in a traditional MBO. Investment fashions are subject to change, whilst each financial institution will have its own particular investment policy. However, as a generalisation, VCs will consider a business that has the following attributes:

  • A reasonable asking price arrived at through an acceptable valuation method.
  • High growth potential, supported by a professionally produced business plan and a trading record that supports the financial projections.
  • In a high tech sector, such as medical and related industries.
  • Acceptable CEO supported by suitably competent and entrepreneurial management that is prepared to invest some of its own money in the buy-out.
  • The ability to borrow against its own assets.
  • Feasible exit strategy, preferably through a flotation or a secondary sale, within five to seven years.
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