Many business owners believe that creating liquidity requires selling the company that they have spent years, sometimes decades, building, and they may not be ready to take that step. This does not need to be the case, as there are many other options:

• Sale of a control interest, but less than 100%
• Sale of a minority interest, i.e., less than 50%
• Dividend recapitalization, i.e., borrow funds and pay a dividend
• Sale of a portion of the company to an ESOP
• Other options as well

Marula’s bankers specialize in Liquidity Alternative Analyses, providing business owners with strategic options beyond a full sale. Our Liquidity Alternative Analyses evaluate various transaction structures, ensuring owners can unlock capital while retaining control if desired. Through comprehensive Liquidity Alternative Analyses, we assess expected valuations and the feasibility of each option. With our deep market knowledge, we provide insights into buyer, investor, and bank financing trends, guiding clients toward the best liquidity solutions.