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management buyout

British

noun

MBO. the purchase of a company by its managers, usually with outside backing from a bank or other institution

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On Monday, Gunvor said the management buyout was first conceived at an all-hands retreat in Morocco in 2022, but had been accelerated “to establish a definitive reset and path forward.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

“This management buyout allows us to continue executing our vision for increased market expansion and product innovation,” said OpenBet CEO Jordan Levin in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2024

If SAP exits, local staff could be left to deal with potential legal repercussions which is why a management buyout is the preferred solution from the company's perspective, two sources said.

From Reuters • Oct. 24, 2022

The firm, which has deep retail expertise, previously tried to lead a management buyout of Nordstrom.

From New York Times • Feb. 10, 2022

Sir Peter led £185m a management buyout from Lloyds in 2010.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2018

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