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Why an exit needs finance
Buying out a co-director means finding a lump sum the business rarely has sitting idle. Draining cash to fund it can leave the company that continues under real strain.
Fund the buyout
A business loan funds the share buyback so the departing director is paid and the remaining owner keeps control. The company's ongoing cash flow services the finance.
Get the valuation right
Agree a fair, ideally independent valuation to avoid a dispute that outlasts the exit. Check the resulting 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 get finance to buy out a business partner?
Yes. Acquisition finance funds a director or shareholder buyout, and the company's ongoing trading services the loan — so you don't have to find the whole sum in cash.
How is a co-director's share valued?
On a fair, usually independent basis reflecting the company's real worth. Agreeing this cleanly up front prevents the buyout turning into a lasting dispute.
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