Series 79 practice questioneasyManagement Buyouts
Which party typically forms a special committee to evaluate a management buyout proposal?
- AThe acquiring private equity firm
- BThe lenders providing transaction debt
- CThe company’s external auditors
- DThe target company’s board of independent directors✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — The target company’s board of independent directors
The independent directors form a special committee to review the MBO and protect minority shareholders. Other parties do not have direct responsibility for this critical governance step.
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