Giles MBO plans
Giles Insurance has announced plans for a £50m management buy-out.
Giles MBO plansGiles Insurance has announced plans for a £50m management buy-out.In a report Chris Giles said he is in talks with venture capitalists about an MBO in October or November, as a prelude to a stockmarket listing in 2008.The report said Giles will reduce his stake from 70% to 35%, with an additional 30% to be distributed to senior management. The Giles family will reduce its stake from 30% to 5%.
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