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Dafinity Talk : Acquiring a business without being from it: what pitfalls to avoid?

By 4 March 2025No Comments

Do you have an acquisition project in 2025? Would you like to enrich your thinking with a forward-looking and concrete perspective?

Or as a seller, do you “cultivate” the mindset of a buyer?

This Dafinity Live is for you! It will be hosted by Franck Laumon, Partner at Dafinity, and Ariane Olive, founding partner of SPARK AVOCATS.

📅 When: March 14th at 11:30 AM

🚀 Acquiring a business without being from it: what pitfalls to avoid?

Business acquisition is a crucial topic for leaders in 2025, especially when it involves buying a profitable company with debt. This acquisition model, often driven by external managers through MBI or Search Fund operations, deserves to be explored in depth.

🔍 In the next DAFINITY Live:

1️⃣ Introduction: defining acquisition models: MBO, LBO, MBI, Search Fund… But more specifically, how to successfully acquire a profitable company with debt as an external buyer.

2️⃣ Focus on MBI and Search Fund: What are the specifics of these models? What types of buyers are involved, what role do equity funds play, how to ensure “skin in the game” and long-term profitability?

3️⃣ Key factors for a successful acquisition: Before signing, what financial and legal elements must be checked to avoid nasty surprises? Real-life case studies.

4️⃣ Acquisition market in 2025: Where do we stand currently? Which buyer profiles are securing financing most easily? And most importantly, what specific opportunities should be seized this year?

📅 Join us to discover the keys to a successful acquisition.

Free registration, but mandatory: https://lnkd.in/ePqSrafi