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LBO modelling, leverage capacity, value creation plans and exit paths. 2 questions
Core to how sponsors think about people risk in a deal.
Why do sponsors want management to roll equity? How is a management incentive plan typically structured, and what does it tell you if management refuses to roll?
The standard private equity screening exercise. Expect to do it on paper in under 10 minutes.
A sponsor acquires a company with $100m LTM EBITDA at 10.0x, funded with 6.0x debt and the rest equity. Assume: - EBITDA grows to $140m by year 5 - Cumulative free cash flow over the hold pays down…
Write your answer, get it graded on technical accuracy, completeness and communication, and see exactly which mechanic you missed.
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