SITUATION

Holding company of diverse subsidiaries exploring liquidity options

Ownership ProfilE

Third-generation family enterprise

Assignment

  • Design a buy-sell agreement that allows shareholders to exit in an orderly manner at fair value

  • Solicit shareholder input to shape key terms, objectives, and triggering events

  • Develop a financial model to stress test the agreement’s impact on the company across multiple scenarios

  • Coordinate with the company’s non-family management team to ensure the buy-sell agreement supports long-term governance, succession, and strategic business priorities

Client Success

  • Achieved consensus among a diverse shareholder group on buy-sell terms, including valuation methodology and triggering events

  • Provided financial modeling that enabled the family and management to assess the impact on business growth potential, capital structure, and future cash flows

  • Enhanced succession readiness by clarifying exit pathways and reducing the likelihood for future disputes among owners