Bought Out Deal
Bought Out Deal
Bought Out Deal
A bought out deal is a method of offering securities to the public through a sponsor or underwriter (a
bank, financial institution, or an individual). The securities are listed in one or more stock exchanges
within a time frame mutually agreed upon by the company and the sponsor. This option saves the
issuing company the costs and time involved in a public issue. The cost of holding the shares can be
reimbursed by the company, or the sponsor can offer the shares to the public at a premium to earn
profits. Terms are agreed upon by the company
The Securities and Exchange Board of India mandates that only private companies can choose this
method of issuing securities
Advantages
Speedy sale – The bought out deals offer a mechanism for speedy sale of securities
involving lower issuing cost.
Freedom – The bought out deals offer freedom for promoters to set a realistic price &
negotiate the same with the sponsor.
Investor protection – The bought out deals facilitates better investor protection as the
sponsors are rigorously evaluated and appraised by the promoters before off-loading the issue
Quality offer – The bought out deals help in improving the quality of capital flotation and
primary market offering.
Disadvantages
Sponsors may take control of the company as they own large number of shares.
When markets are down sponsors may incur losses.
The risk of market manipulation by the sponsor such as insider trading is high.
Sponsors can make large profits at the expense of small investors.