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Sadly, co-owner John Walker passed away, leaving Gretchen looking for an exit route.<\/p>\n<p>\u00ab\u00a0I was highly impressed with the way Clairfield handled this difficult deal. From the very beginning I was in no doubt they had the team, expertise, and experience to help us achieve our goal. They were professional, hardworking and communicative throughout the process.\u00a0\u00bb James Jennings, Managing Director &amp; Shareholder<\/p>\n<p>Clairfield was instructed to run an MBO process with the current management team to acquire the business.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, Clairfield:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Worked with the shareholders to understand the business and their aims.<\/li>\n<li>Developed a detailed three-year profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow forecast.<\/li>\n<li>Developed an appropriate funding structure and approached relevant banks and alternative investors.<\/li>\n<li>Led the preparation and review of the financial due diligence on behalf of the shareholders.<\/li>\n<li>Worked alongside Macro Art\u2019s tax advisor to ensure the transaction was structured and completed in the most tax efficient manner.<\/li>\n<li>Worked alongside the legal team to negotiate suitable legal agreements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Funding to support the MBO was provided by YFM Equity Partners. 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