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LBO modelling, leverage capacity, value creation plans and exit paths. 1 question
Asked to see whether you understand sponsor behaviour and its critics.
What is a dividend recapitalisation? Walk through the mechanics, its effect on sponsor returns, and the case against it.
Write your answer, get it graded on technical accuracy, completeness and communication, and see exactly which mechanic you missed.
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