Analysts warn of MBO pitfalls after Henry Boot sells construction arm

24 Sep 2025 By Greg Pitcher

Digital Edition: Analysts warn of MBO pitfalls after Henry Boot sells construction arm

Henry Boot’s announcement yesterday (23 August) that it was selling its construction arm reflects the tension between development and contracting operations, experts have argued. The Yorkshire-based developer announced a £4m sale of its contracting division to a newly formed vehicle in a management buyout (MBO).…

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