Various circumstances can influence the decision to exit the family business. Some family business owners may question whether they are the best owners for the business. Others may have the perception that the company has grown too big for their ownership, and that change is necessary to further develop and grow the business. The senior generation might think handing over the business to the next generation is too complicated and would rather sell the company and transfer the profits. In other instances, the next generation might not be willing or capable to take over the ownership of an operational company.

In this series of case studies, SUFABU looks at exits can impact succession.