LBO & Paper LBO
EBITDA can grow from revenue growth or margin expansion. Why might an interviewer push you to separate the two?
Model answer
Because they signal different theses and risk. Revenue-driven EBITDA growth (volume, price, new markets, M&A) is harder and depends on demand, but is more durable and scalable. Margin-driven growth…
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