Spotlight on Management Buyout : a sustainable M&A solution

Transferring your business is a significant decision, often emotional and complex. But what if the ideal successor was already in-house? The Management Buyout (MBO) – a company takeover by key employees – is an increasingly popular option for business owners seeking continuity, trust, and long-term stability.

In this type of transaction, one or several key team members acquire all or part of the company’s shares. This setup offers several advantages:

• A smooth and controlled transition

• Preservation of company culture

• Continuity in day-to-day operations

The buyer already knows the business inside and out: its strengths, its people, and its market challenges. A foundation of trust is already in place with the current owners, which helps streamline negotiations and reassures all stakeholders.

MBOs are also well-suited to gradual handovers, particularly when committed team members are looking to invest for the long term. It is also a smart solution in family-run businesses without a natural successor, or for owners who wish to step back without halting the entrepreneurial momentum.

The Fisca M@x case: a successful transition

This was the path chosen by the shareholders of Fisca M@x, an accounting firm based in Manhay and Seraing. Determined to preserve the company’s DNA and secure the future of their clients and team, they opted for a progressive internal transfer to an experienced, versatile, and committed team.

With BestValue by their side throughout the process, they were able to structure a tailor-made transaction through a secure and strategic framework, a seamless handover, guided by a shared vision and a real plan for continuity.

Thinking about handing over your business?

At BestValue, we support both sellers and buyers in all types of transactions :

• Full or partial operations

• Internal (MBO) or external takeovers

• Gradual equity entry for your employees

Every project is unique. That’s why we work with you to design a transfer strategy that respects your story, your values, and your long-term vision.

Considering your next step? Let’s talk confidentially.