Exiting a business is one of the most significant decisions a business owner will face. Whether it’s a planned retirement, a shift in personal interests, or simply the desire to cash out, the way in which an owner exits can have profound implications for both the financial outcome and the future of the company. 

The three primary exit strategies that owners typically consider are Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), and Management Buyouts (MBOs). Each has its own set of benefits and drawbacks, making it crucial to evaluate which aligns best with your goals, values, and vision for the company’s future.

In this webinar, we’ll take a closer look at each of these exit strategies and mention a few others, highlighting their advantages and challenges, and offering insights on how to choose the right option for your business.

Presented by: Chris Robichaud
                       President, ArkMalibu

Chris Robichaud is a President at ArkMalibu who utilizes his mix of finance, entrepreneurship and consulting experience to aid clients in navigating the sell-side M&A transaction process. He is a trusted team member through the entire deal lifecycle, helping entrepreneurs to capture their company’s true value by modeling future financial results, quantifying synergies, managing potential acquirers, and examining the impact of key transaction terms.

Prior to joining ArkMalibu, Chris was an Investment Associate for one of New York City’s most active early-stage Venture Capital funds. He was the co-founder of a B2B SaaS software company in the digital media space and spent six years as a Technology Risk Consultant at Deloitte where he led strategy, operations, and digital transformation projects for Fortune 500 clients. He has experience across many industries, including enterprise software, financial services, and digital media, and has held the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) cybersecurity credential since 2015.

Chris has earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science from Boston College’s Carrol School of Management, with concentrations in Finance and Information Systems Accounting.