Client is currently running (2) separate, successful businesses both related to healthcare and is considering the purchase of a third company, also related to healthcare.

Subject company has been in business 15+ years and has successful track record. Owner is aging, wants to retire, but will remain on for a predetermined period as a junior partner/consultancy role.

Buyer does not have assets to collateralize a loan to purchase company outright and will most likely want to keep it separated from the other two companies he currently owns.

His existing businesses are very healthy and strong revenue generators, as is the subject business.

Purchase price is in the vicinity of $1.5MM.

What would be the best approach for this individual to be able to obtain the funding required for the purchase?

One thought is for the current owner to bring him [the potential buyer] on as a partner, then structure a partner buy-out using the credibility, assets and strength of the current business.

Thoughts…suggestions…insight…?