How the Management Buyout Process Works
ID the right buyers
Your management team or key employees
Agree on value & timeline
One-time or phased over a certain time period
Secure financing
SBA loans are great for long-term & lower rates
Why Consider an MBO?
Avoid outside buyers or private equity
Exit gradually, or all at once. It's your call.
Reward long-time leaders with ownership.
Keep your company in trusted hands
Create a clear and simple succession plan.
Is an MBO Right For Me?
A Management Buyout might be a strong fit it:
You have 1 - 3 key people ready to lead
You want to avoid a broker or outside sale
You want your legacy to last, even after you're gone
You're thinking about exiting in 1 - 5 years
Your business earns > $300,000 in profit
You care about your team and their future
Let's Explore Your Next Steps
No pressure. Just a conversation about what matters most to you.
$1.94B+
in enterprise
value explored
$582M
transitioned to
employee ownership
98%
client satisfaction
rating
85,000+
new employee
owners supported
Trusted by Business Owners Nationwide
What is a Management Buyout?
A management buyout (MBO) is when you sell your business to people already working inside it—often your leadership team or key employees.
It’s a straightforward way to keep your business independent, reward the people who helped build it, and create a plan that works for everyone.
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Let's Explore Your Next Steps
No pressure. Just a conversation about what matters most to you.
© 2025 Good Ancestor Technologies, Inc. All right reserved.
Good Ancestor Technologies is not a registered investment advisor
548 Market St, San Francisco, 94104
$1.94B+
in enterprise
value explored
$582M
transitioned to
employee ownership
98%
client satisfaction
rating
Trusted by Business Owners Nationwide
85,000+
new employee
owners supported
Is an MBO Right For Me?
It might be a strong fit if:
You're thinking about succession
You have 1-3 key people ready to lead
You care about your team's future
You want to avoid an outside sale / broker
Your profit is > $300,000 per year
Why Consider an MBO?
Avoid outside buyers or private equity
Exit gradually, or all at once. It's your call.
Keep your company in trusted hands
How the Management Buyout Process Works
Identify the right buyers
How to Sell to Your Team
A management buyout lets you exit gradually—without selling to outsiders.
$1.94B+
in enterprise
value explored
98%
client satisfaction
rating
Trusted by Business Owners Nationwide
$1.94B+
in enterprise
value explored
98%
client satisfaction
rating
Trusted by Business Owners Nationwide
Download Stories of Stewardship
A digital e-book with 10 case studies of incredible companies who transitioned to employee ownership.
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A digital e-book with 10 case studies of incredible companies who transitioned to employee ownership.
Close the deal
transfer ownership without disruption
Transition out
Immediately or gradually, it's up to you
Agree on value & timeline
Secure financing
Close the deal
Transition out
