Finance your external growth
Discover a flexible and fast financing solution, with no personal guarantees or amount limits, to support your acquisition projects.
Company buyout
Finance the buyout of a company
MBO, MBI, OBO: structure a club deal to finance your acquisition. Tailored equity and debt, no personal guarantee.
Fast financing
Funds are generally available within two to three months, starting from 500,000 euros. A timeline designed to align with your acquisition deadlines so you don't miss the opportunity.
Flexible repayment terms
Amortizable or bullet, monthly, quarterly or annual payments: each parameter is calibrated based on the target's cash flow and post-acquisition repayment capacity.
Guarantee on the acquired company
Financing is structured around the target's assets and cash flows, without personal guarantee from the buyer. Your personal assets remain protected throughout the operation.
A solution adapted to strategic acquisitions
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Bank reluctance Banks are often reluctant to finance acquisitions, considering these assets as complex or difficult to value. Caption and its M&A expert team offer you an adapted solution.
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Extended bank timelines Bank processes can considerably delay your projects, exposing you to the risk of missing strategic opportunities. Caption allows you to access funds quickly.
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Equity & debt structuring MBO, MBI, OBO: we structure the adapted vehicle with the right equity/debt allocation, a dedicated holding company and complete legal documentation.
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No personal guarantee Access secure financing without personal commitment or surety, thanks to the acquired company's assets.
From identification to completion
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Initial contact
Present your acquisition project via the form: identified target, memorandum, intended valuation and desired financing structure. Our team gets back to you within 48 hours.
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Discussion with our team
A dedicated manager analyses the target, operation structure and risk profile in detail with you. We assess the feasibility of the equity, debt or hybrid arrangement. Less than 5% of files are accepted.
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Club deal structuring
MBO, MBI, OBO: we structure the adapted vehicle with the right equity/debt allocation. Dedicated holding, shareholders' agreement, complete legal documentation.
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Fundraising and closing
Your operation is presented to our private circle of qualified investors. Funds are allocated and released at closing according to the acquisition schedule.
What we look for
Strong, sustainable target
We look for companies with positive EBITDA over several years, recurring cash flows and a defensible market position. The target must have a diversified client base and a clearly identifiable competitive advantage.
Qualified buyer
The project leader must demonstrate significant sector experience and the managerial skills needed to run the company post-acquisition. We value personal involvement, market knowledge and the ability to rally a team around a buyout project.
Coherent financial structure
The file must present a realistic equity/debt arrangement, calibrated to the target's repayment capacity. We expect a valuation justified by fundamentals, a detailed financing plan and conservative cash flow assumptions.
Identified exit scenario
The file must include a clear vision of the post-acquisition value creation plan and liquidity mechanisms for investors: sale to an industrial buyer, IPO, management buyback or bank refinancing.
They financed their acquisition with Caption
Caption, your acquisition partner
ACPR-licensed ISP
Caption is an Investment Services Provider licensed by the ACPR (Banque de France). This status guarantees a rigorous regulatory framework at every stage of the operation: transaction compliance, investor protection and transparency of information.
Equity & debt structuring
We design the financial arrangement best suited to your operation: equity, senior debt, mezzanine or hybrid instruments. Each structure is calibrated to optimize leverage while preserving the interests of the buyer and investors.
Private investor network
Access a private circle of qualified investors, experienced in private equity and company buyout operations. Our network comprises individuals and family offices who regularly invest in transmission operations.
Frequently asked questions
MBO (Management Buy-Out): buyout by the existing management team. MBI (Management Buy-In): buyout by an external buyer. OBO (Owner Buy-Out): the manager sells part of their shares while retaining operational control. Caption structures all three types of operations.
Caption structures a club deal with an adapted equity/debt combination. Caption member investors finance the acquisition via a dedicated holding company. The acquired company's assets serve as guarantee.
Caption finances buyouts from 500,000 euros. The equity/debt arrangement is calibrated based on the target valuation, repayment capacity and buyer profile.
SMEs with positive EBITDA, recurring cash flows and a defensible market position. The company must have a solid financial track record and post-acquisition value creation potential.
Caption designs a tailored arrangement: dedicated holding, optimal equity/debt allocation, shareholders' agreement, complete legal documentation. The vehicle can combine senior debt, mezzanine and equity.
Several options: sale to an industrial buyer, IPO, management buyback, or bank refinancing. The exit plan is documented from the operation structuring stage.
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Have you identified an acquisition target and are looking for structured financing? Contact a Caption private manager.