Description of the proposed transaction repurchase Autodistribution, entrepreneurial firm, which is a leading auto parts distributor in France. The deal was made possible because of the unsuccessful battle for the absorption of the parent company's Autodistribution. Private equity investor Butler Capital Partners to make an investment decision within three weeks. Other private equity firms compete with Butler on the deal. Butler should assess the potential to improve and expand margins within France and other European countries. Also, since the price of the deal is set, Butler must focus on finding profitable structure for all parties to ensure the deal. "Hide
by Walter Kuemmerle, William J. Coughlin Source: Harvard Business School 29 pages. Publication Date: Feb 03, 2000. Prod. #: 800224-PDF-ENG
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