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The cost of a deadlock
A shareholder blocking decisions can freeze investment, hiring and strategy — costing far more over time than the price of buying them out. Resolving it restores the ability to act.
Fund the buyout
A business loan funds the share purchase so control is clear and the business can move forward. The company's ongoing trading services the finance.
Value and document it properly
Agree a fair valuation and clean legal terms — a contested buyout that ends in dispute helps no one. Check the repayment is comfortable on the affordability calculator.
What it means for you
Credicorp lends to your company, not to you personally, and takes no personal guarantee. See business loans or apply online when the numbers work.
Frequently asked questions
Can I finance buying out a blocking shareholder?
Yes. Acquisition finance funds the share purchase, and the company's trading services it. Resolving a deadlock usually costs far less than the progress it unblocks.
How do I value a shareholder's stake fairly?
On an independent basis reflecting the company's real worth, documented cleanly. A fair, well-evidenced valuation prevents a buyout from turning into a lasting legal dispute.
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