Management Buyin - MBI
When a group of investors outside of a company purchase a controlling block of shares and keep the existing management.
Investopedia Commentary
The investors involved in the MBI believe that the company and its current management are of great value. A few representatives from the group of investors will usually be appointed to the company's board of directors.
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See also: Board of Directors - BOD, Management Buyout - MBO
Also spelled: mbi