LBO & Paper LBO
Rank-order, for a classic mature-industrial LBO, the typical relative contribution of the three drivers and explain.
Model answer
Classic order
- Debt paydown — high leverage plus strong, stable FCF makes deleveraging the biggest contributor
- EBITDA growth — modest organic growth plus margin/operational improvement
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