{"id":448,"date":"2025-08-21T14:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evaliancecapital.fr\/comment-racheter-son-entreprise-via-lendettement\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T10:24:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T08:24:06","slug":"how-to-buy-your-business-through-debt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evaliancecapital.fr\/en\/how-to-buy-your-business-through-debt\/","title":{"rendered":"How to buy your company through debt\u00a0?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756452733187{margin-bottom: 0px\u00a0!important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffde14;\">Leveraged buyout\u00a0: LBO, MBO, MBI<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756452739236{margin-bottom: 0px\u00a0!important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Buying a company, including your own, can be a lever for growth, transfer, or asset management strategy. Among the financing solutions, structured debt is one of the most widely used, particularly through arrangements such as LBO (Leveraged Buy-Out), MBO (Management Buy-Out), or MBI (Management Buy-In).<br \/>\nThese techniques are based on a simple principle\u00a0:<br \/>\nacquire a company by leveraging primarily debt, while limiting the contribution of equity. This allows you to leverage financial leverage to maximize the profitability of the transaction.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;60&#8243; top_padding_tablet=&#8221;30&#8243; top_padding_phone=&#8221;20&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756452670716{margin-bottom: 0px\u00a0!important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #86c542;\">What is an LBO (Leveraged Buy-Out)\u00a0?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<strong>Objective\u00a0:<\/strong><br \/>\nAn LBO aims to <strong>acquire a company<\/strong> by <strong>taking on debt<\/strong> through a holding company structure. This arrangement allows investors to use the company&#8217;s <strong>future earnings to repay the debt<\/strong> incurred for its acquisition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How it works\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A holding company is created specifically for the transaction.<\/li>\n<li>It borrows from banks or investors to purchase the target company.<\/li>\n<li>The acquired company&#8217;s cash flow is then used to repay the debt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This arrangement is often used for the acquisition of <strong>SMEs, mid-caps, or family businesses<\/strong>, but can also apply to listed companies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leverage\u00a0:<\/strong> Allows for an acquisition with little initial capital.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax optimization\u00a0:<\/strong> Loan interest is often deductible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High profitability\u00a0:<\/strong> If the company performs well, shareholder returns are high.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Risks\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Debt\u00a0:<\/strong> Weakens the company if results are insufficient.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial pressure\u00a0:<\/strong> A large portion of profits is used to repay debt, limiting investments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756452680492{margin-bottom: 0px\u00a0!important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #86c542;\">What is an MBI (Management Buy-In)\u00a0?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<strong>Definition\u00a0:<\/strong><br \/>\nAn <strong>MBI<\/strong> is the opposite of an MBO. It <strong>involves the acquisition of a company by an external management team<\/strong>, which takes over from the previous management.<br \/>\nThis type of arrangement is often <strong>led by investment funds<\/strong> associated with <strong>experienced managers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New talent<\/strong> and strategic perspectives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential for restructuring<\/strong> or reviving a struggling company.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exit solution for the seller<\/strong>, who can transfer the business to skilled professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Limitations and risks\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adjustment period<\/strong> for the new team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risks related<\/strong> to corporate culture or internal resistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Less knowledge<\/strong> of the company by the buyers, making due diligence crucial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756452686028{margin-bottom: 0px\u00a0!important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"color: #86c542;\">What is an MBO (Management Buy-Out)\u00a0?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<strong>Definition\u00a0:<\/strong><br \/>\nAn MBO is a specific form of leveraged buyout in which the company&#8217;s managers or employees acquire it. In French, it is also referred to as an Employee Buyout (EBO).<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to use it\u00a0?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upon the retirement of the manager.<\/li>\n<li>In the absence of family succession.<\/li>\n<li>When a group wishes to sell a subsidiary to its management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Terms\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The managers create a buyout <strong>holding company<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>They invest a portion of their <strong>own funds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The remainder is financed <strong>by bank debt or private equity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The seller can sometimes retain <strong>a minority stake<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Advantages of an MBO\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alignment of interests<\/strong> between managers and shareholders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased motivation<\/strong> of the management team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lenders&#8217; confidence\u00a0:<\/strong> managers have in-depth knowledge of the company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Risks\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The buyers must assume the burden of the debt.<\/li>\n<li>Risks of conflicts of interest if the valuation is deemed too low.<\/li>\n<li>In the event of operational failure, the debt remains to be repaid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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