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BuyVIP: Preparing and Assessing Exit Options
English , Spanish
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Reference: E-177-E
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Year: 2006-2011
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Number of pages: 18
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Geographic Setting: España, Europa
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Publication Date: May 19, 2015
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Fecha de edición: Jan 18, 2016
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Source: IESE (España)
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Type of Document: Case
Description
The case deals with the entrepreneurial process of BuyVIP, under the leadership of its founder. It also focuses on a period of strong growth, which, at a certain point in this successful business development cycle, led the board of directors to consider undertaking a divestment process for the entrepreneur and founder and the investment partners involved.
Learning Objective
The purpose of this case is to examine the factors that influence the decision-making process that leads a company's board of directors to explore and assess different divestment options for the entrepreneur and a number of investment partners, taking into account the company's internal and external context.