The Structuring of a "Going Private"

A German consumer goods manufacturer wanted to separate itself from a product line for strategic reasons. The partners of General Capital Group structured the subsidiary´s going private. In addition, equity capital was also made available.

The management was advised on the restructuring and the simultaneous founding of supplementary business areas. The consolidation was necessary in order to maintain and expand the core business.

The former division managers and current managers stated: "Your experience, the trust you placed in us, as well as your support subsequent to the going private have given us the unique opportunity of becoming entrepreneurs."