Pre-agree to buyout terms; become employee for 3-5 years - thoughts/exp.

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June 22, 2020

by a searcher from University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School in Miami, FL, USA

Hello All
Seeking to speak with folks who have become employees of target company prior to purchase. Specifically want to hear about the deal structures.

I am contemplating something similar to the following:
1) pre-agree price/terms
2) become president for###-###-#### month transition with salary
3) become CEO after###-###-#### months
4) complete purchase in 4-5 years

Purchase price = $10M to be paid using biz cash flow for 4-5 years and then lump sum at end of term.

i.e. Seller takes $1M/year out of business for 5 years would result in a Year 5 payment of $5M.
After transition period, Seller would be able to retire yet still have 100% equity of biz until the $5M buyout at the end.

Appreciate any thoughts and guidance.

Jason

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from IE Business School in Seattle, WA, USA
Sounds a bit like a Reverse Search Fund, which I think is interesting & attractive if you're comfortable with the Seller holding up their end of the deal & with the timeline: https://www.axial.net/forum/introducing-reverse-search-funds-a-win-win-for-investors-founders-and-mbas/
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from Pepperdine University in Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Happy to make myself available. PM me anytime.
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