The Routledge Companion to Management Buyouts

This comprehensive resource explores the diverse aspects of management buyouts, offering insights into research and theory while addressing various transaction types, including private equity.

This authoritative volume serves as a comprehensive reference on the multifaceted aspects of management buyouts. It offers scholars a valuable resource regarding the current state of research and theory, as well as insights into potential future developments in the field. By examining the evolution of management buyouts, particularly since their rise in the early 1980s in the US, the book illustrates their significance within the global corporate restructuring landscape.

While recent discussions have largely concentrated on private equity (PE) backed buyouts, The Routledge Companion to Management Buyouts recognizes that these transactions represent only a portion of the broader MBO market. The book adopts an expansive definition, delving into both PE and non-PE backed buyouts, alongside variations such as management buy-ins and management-employee buyouts. This comprehensive approach allows for a deeper understanding of the various dimensions of management buyouts, extending beyond financial considerations to include strategy, organizational change, and human resource management.

Expertly edited and drawing on international scholarship, this unique volume stands as an essential resource for researchers, advanced students, and professionals interested in corporate restructuring and ownership change. By providing a thorough exploration of management buyouts, it fills a significant gap in the literature, making it an invaluable sourcebook for those looking to navigate this complex field.