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Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Mechanics
An acquisition strategy where a target company is bought using a significant amount of borrowed money (leverage), typically by private equity firms, to generate high returns. ✨
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LBOs involve acquiring a company primarily with debt (60-90%) and a small amount of equity.
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The target company's assets secure the debt, and its cash flows repay it.
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Private equity (PE) firms are the primary drivers, seeking to improve operations and financial structure.
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Typical financing includes equity, senior debt (bank loans), and mezzanine debt.
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Value creation comes from debt paydown, operational improvements, and multiple expansion.
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The goal is a profitable exit (sale or IPO) within 3-7 years, amplifying returns on equity investment.
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Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Mechanics
Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Mechanics
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Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Mechanics