Management buyout - Definition and Overview

A management buyout (MBO) occurs when a company's managers buy or acquire a large part of the company. It is a special case of such acquisition. The goal of such a buyout may be to strengthen the managers' interest in the success of the company.

See also

• Buyout
• Takeover

External links

• Definition of management buyout (http://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/mbo.asp)