Pizza Express (C)
Subject
Entrepreneurship
Publication Year
1997
Abstract
Peter Boizot finally decided to go forward with the reverse takeover structure proposed by Star Computers and G+F, Pizza Express' largest franchisee. Over the ensuing months, teams from the three companies worked together to structure the deal, prepare for the listing and undertake a mutual due diligence process. With the investor road shows on the horizon, Luke Johnson, one of the financial entrepreneurs behind the transaction, was worried that the deal might be too complex for institutional investors. He also wondered whether or not they were paying too much money for the company.
Topic List
Entrepreneurship, Financing, Valuation, Management Buy-Out, Management Buy-In, Exit
Industry
Restaurant
Publication Event Date
1993
LBS Case Number
CS-96-020
Location
UK
Publication Research Centre
Entrepreneurship
Supervisor
JOHNSON, R M
Available on ECCH
No
