Divisional buyout

A divisional buyout is a leveraged buyout of a corporate division or unit.

Divisional reverse leveraged buyout (D-RLBO)

A D-RLBO is simply a leveraged buyout of a division or subsidiary that subsequently comes to trade on the public markets. From the point of view of a divesting firm, the D-RLBO permits the sale of a subsidiary to its management and/or private investors who subsequently restructure its assets and capital structure with the purpose of enhancing overall firm value.

Example: Avon Products Inc. divested specialty jeweler Tiffany & Co. to private equity investors who subsequently accomplished an initial public offering (IPO).

Sources

• Hite, G., & Vetsuypens, M. R. 1989. Management buyouts of divisions and shareholder wealth. The Journal of Finance, 44: 953 – 970.
• Singh, H. 1990. Management buyout: Distinguishing characteristics and operating changes priorto public offering. Strategic Management Journal, 11: 111-129.

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