Business exit planning : options, value enhancement, and transaction management for business owners

"The most viable exit strategies for owners of mid-sized companies. For many business owners, cashing out of a business is a lifelong dream. For some, exiting a business can be a nightmare. Business Exit Planning: Options, Value Enhancement, and Transaction Management for Business Owners provides a comprehensive view of what every business owner needs to know to plan and execute a business exit. The book includes 30 relevant mini-case studies on business exit planning and transaction management, as well as a glossary of frequently used technical terms. Details options for those owners who no longer want to be active in the business, as well as for those who want to remain invested. Covers a wide range of topics related to business exit planning and transaction management, including IPO, MBO, refinancing, ESOPs, building an exit team, business plan and valuation, due diligence, and estate planning. Regardless of whether a business owner seeks an immediate exit or a staged exit over time, Business Exit Planning provides a comprehensive strategy and road map to define exit-related objectives"--