19/05/2025
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Running businesses with multiple owners and shareholders can often be difficult, with conflicting opinions creating tension between key figures. In some circumstances, finding a solution may be impossible, and the only way to move forward is for someone to leave the company.
However, if the person has a significant stake in the business, they will need to sell their shares in order to exit seamlessly. Our guide looks at the various ways this can be done.
What are the most common business disputes?
Disputes can occur for a wide range of reasons. Some of the most common ones you could face include:
- Differences in strategic direction
- Unequal contribution
- Financial disagreements
- Divorce
What exit strategies are available during a business dispute?
We have found that most business sales that are completed to solve a dispute tend to happen quickly, with each stakeholder keen to move on to new ventures swiftly. Examples of exit strategies we recommend include:
- Share buyback – The company itself may purchase a departing owner’s shares
- Third-party sale – An external buyer may buy one owner’s stake and come in to offer new expertise
- Management buyout – Existing managers may buy out the disputing shareholder
- Company sale or merger – The business may be sold or merged with another entity
Solve your commercial dispute with Eddisons Business Sales
We understand that business disputes can be uncomfortable for all parties, and selling the company is often the best situation for all involved. If you want to sell a business to solve a dispute, contact us today and take advantage of our 75 years of industry experience.
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