Buyout market
Introduction
The explosion of new entrants into the pension scheme buyout market during 2006 has resulted in falling prices and an expanding range of buyout solutions. The result is that pension schemes are increasingly focusing on whether buyout solutions have a place in their risk management strategies.
LCP believe clear, impartial advice is very important at the outset of any process to investigate risk management or buyout options, particularly when companies are initiating this process. Key areas where LCP can help clients include:
- Cost / benefit analysis of the buyout solutions available in the market
- Anticipating trustee reaction to company-initiated proposals
- Assessment of the insurance companies in the buyout market
- Analysis of impact on accounting numbers
LCP's guide to removing pension scheme risk in the buyout market
sets out how we can help companies and trustees consider whether a buyout solution might be right for them.
LCP's buyout case study explores a buyout solution in practice.
The Pension Buyouts 2008 report provides an in-depth analysis of
insured pension buyouts in the UK since January 2007, considering the drivers, practicalities and potential
benefits of buying out some or all of a pension scheme’s liabilities and provides a comprehensive database
of major buyout transactions.
Our Pension schemes - buyout masterclass breakfast briefing on the 20th
May will provide insight into the innovative solutions adopted in major recent buyout transactions, to give company
decision makers a clear picture of the opportunities available in the market.
For more information, please contact the partner who normally advises you, or one of our specialist buyout team, Clive Wellsteed, Jill Bourne or Charlie Finch on 020 7439 2266.
