Transact boss Taylor open to exit as platform calls in Goldman to broker sale

Transact has appointed Goldman Sachs to broker a full sale of the business, with senior staff open to an exit if a takeover is agreed, Investment Week understands.

The investment bank has sent a document to interested parties outlining the mechanics of a proposed deal which would see the entire business sold. The document says founders Ian Taylor and Michael Howard - both key shareholders - would agree to exit the platform if requested as part of any takeover. In order to be approved, any deal requires 65% of shareholder votes - a likely occurrence if a buyer is found given the make-up of the shareholder base. According to the document, the top five shareholders own 36% of the company, including 53% of the voting rights. The majority of th...